Deadly Species (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.1

Released in 2002, Deadly Species is a notable film directed by Daniel Springen.
What it’s about. Wealthy big game hunter, Wilson Frields, funds an expedition going deep into the Florida Everglades to search for the Calusa: a lost tribe of Native Americans. When the team discover the gruesome remains of another expedition, Friels admits he is searching for the Calusa's Fountain of Youth and its guardian, a mythical and deadly beast. As they delve deeper into the Everglades, the bloodthirsty beast begins to stalk and kill members of the group and, in one struggle, their leader Brinson Thomas is injured and begins to metamorphose into a creature himself. His only hope: to drink from the waters of the Fountain. The terrible truth behind the Calusa must be discovered if any of them are going to get out of there alive!
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Deadly Species has proved divisive with audiences.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Species (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadly Species change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadly Species worth watching?
- Deadly Species holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Deadly Species released?
- Deadly Species was released in 2002.