Endangered Species
When police are puzzled by several horrific murders, they assume they have a serial killer on their hands. But soon they realise that the unimaginable has happened. A killing machine from another world has arrived on Earth determined to brutally execute human beings. Finding themselves out of their depth they are forced to rely on a mysterious alien hunter that has volunteered his help.
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Plot Summary
A group of individuals finds themselves trapped in a remote, futuristic research facility after a mysterious event. They soon discover that they are part of a dangerous experiment, facing deadly robotic assassins and a race against time to escape before they become permanent specimens. The facility's secrets unfold as they fight for survival against technologically advanced threats.
Critical Reception
Endangered Species (2002) received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences. It was often criticized for its low production values, predictable plot, and underdeveloped characters. While some might have found its sci-fi premise mildly intriguing, it failed to impress on most fronts, becoming a lesser-known entry in the direct-to-video thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for its low-budget feel and uninspired storyline.
- Praised by some for its attempt at a sci-fi thriller but largely dismissed for its execution.
- Often cited as a forgettable entry in its genre with weak performances.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this film, but general reception suggests it was not widely popular or critically acclaimed.
Fun Fact
The film notably features the legendary comedian Phyllis Diller in one of her later roles, playing a character named 'Mom'.
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