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- Commentary features director Peter Medak.
- "From Sil to Eve" (16:21, HD) is an interview with actress Natasha Henstridge, who explores her teen years, gaining work as a model after leaving home at a tender age. Finding her way to acting, Henstridge landed "Species," working hard to acquire the role, receiving help from a rival for the part of Sil. The interviewee discusses her experience on "Species," becoming the "new it-girl" after the movie's release, unsure where to head next, falling into terrible roles in low-budget endeavors. Henstridge was initially happy to join "Species II," but showed hesitance with the script's obsession with violence and sex. She shares praise for director Peter Medak and co-star Justin Lazard, bonding with her fellow actor over long days were nothing was accomplished. Henstridge also briefly details her cameo appearance in "Species III."
- "Creature Creations" (28:45, HD) is a look at the makeup achievements in "Species II," featuring interviews with transformation supervisor Joel Harlow, chrysalis effects supervisor William Bryan, creature and makeup FX creator Steve Johnson, and supervising cosmetic designer Leonard McDonald. Producer Frank Mancuso basically offered control of the production's visuals to Johnson, who mounted a major practical effects effort, trying to do so much without CGI assistance. Tales of H.R. Giger's involvement in the picture is detailed, with the artist fighting hard to protect his art and stick it to Mancuso. Many of the feature's tricks are examined, reinforcing the creative commitment of the crew to sell bizarre concepts in alien activity.
- "Alien Evolutions" (19:00, HD) is an interview with screenwriter Chris Brancato, who was initially drawn to moviemaking due to the industry's financial rewards, achieving some early success in the world of television. Eventually hired to write "Species II," Brancato's submission was actually one of two scripts developed for the project, with his idea winning in the end, though his take intentionally ignored the ending of "Species." The production experience is briefly detailed, with Brancato and director Peter Medak eventually caught up in studio politics, and the interviewee shares a lengthy anecdote about being trapped between terrible ideas for the film's final scene, forced to use both of them.
- Uncut Footage (8:02, SD) provides lengthier sex scenes and violent encounters, including Patrick's night with two women, his adventure picking up a transgender stripper at her club, and his oral attack on Laura at her lab.
- "Eve of Destruction" (11:53, SD) is the original EPK making-of for "Species II," featuring interviews with actors Natasha Henstridge, George Dzundza, Justin Lazard, Marg Helgenberger, and Michael Madsen. Characterization and story events are discussed, along with the production process. Some BTS footage is included.
- Outtakes & Behind-the-Scenes Footage (13:30, SD) offers various takes from the gory highlights of "Species II," with the production making multiple passes at perfecting body horror moments.
- Image Gallery #1 (7:22) collects film stills, publicity shots, BTS snaps, design sketches, poster art, lobby cards,
- Image Gallery #2 (6:17) collects photos from special makeup effects efforts on "Species II," including BTS snaps and design sketches from H.R. Giger.
- Theatrical Trailer (2:15, HD)
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