Alien: Specimen (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, Alien: Specimen is a horror and science fiction film directed by Kelsey Taylor, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. It’s the night shift in a colony greenhouse, and Julie, a botanist, does her best to contain suspicious soil samples that have triggered her sensitive lab dog. Despite her best efforts the lab unexpectedly goes into full shutdown and she is trapped inside. Little does she know, an alien specimen has escaped the mysterious cargo, and a game of cat and mouse ensues as the creature searches for a host. Alien: Specimen is one of six short films produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of 1979's Alien.
Who’s in it. Alien: Specimen stars Jolene Andersen as Julie, Aubrey Wakeling as Dev and Goose as Maggie.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Alien: Specimen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien: Specimen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien: Specimen tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien: Specimen (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alien: Specimen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alien: Specimen worth watching?
- Alien: Specimen holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Alien: Specimen?
- Alien: Specimen stars Jolene Andersen, Aubrey Wakeling and Goose.
- When was Alien: Specimen released?
- Alien: Specimen was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.