Mutant Species (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 4.5

Mutant Species poster

Released in 1995, Mutant Species is a horror and science fiction film directed by David A. Prior, running about 100 minutes. “How Does It Feel To Be Next?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A rocket containing bio-hazardous material to be disposed of by launching into space crashes in a remote wooded area. An army team is sent to recover it. One of the men is infected and mutates into a monster, killing most of the rest of the team. One man escapes with the help of a brother & sister who live in the woods. He then tries to stop his former buddy, while also fighting against another army team sent in to destroy everything. The bio-material was supposed to create a super-soldier, was banned, and the crash of the rocket appears to have been deliberate so the experiment could proceed. But who is behind it all? And will others be infected?

Who’s in it. Mutant Species stars Leo Rossi as Hollinger, Ted Prior as Trotter, Denise Crosby as Carol-Anne and Grant Gelt as Jordie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Mutant Species has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mutant Species page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mutant Species tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mutant Species (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mutant Species change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mutant Species worth watching?
Mutant Species holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mutant Species?
Mutant Species stars Leo Rossi, Ted Prior, Denise Crosby, Grant Gelt and Powers Boothe.
When was Mutant Species released?
Mutant Species was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.