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Specimen (1996)
Director: John Bradshaw
Cast: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Douglas O'Keeffe, Ingrid Kavelaars, Andrew Jackson
Runtime85 min
RatingR
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After his grandmother's death, 24-year-old Mike Hillary sets off in search of who he thinks is his real father. Little does he suspect the real scenario: his late mother was impregnated by aliens, and now they've sent someone down to bring back their "specimen"--dead or alive.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Specimen, a 1996 science fiction action film directed by John Bradshaw, received mixed reviews from critics. While the film's premise of a young man's search for his alien father was praised, the execution and pacing were criticized by some reviewers. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, and its audience reception based on available ratings is average, with a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb.
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Directed by John Bradshaw, Specimen blends sci-fi and action in a unique premise where a young man discovers his late mother was impregnated by aliens, leading to an intense pursuit for the 'specimen' they've sent to retrieve. Fans of thrilling science fiction narratives with a memorable lead performance from Mark-Paul Gosselaar will find plenty to enjoy.
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Specimen is a 1996 Canadian science-fiction thriller television film directed by John Bradshaw, based on a story by Bradshaw and producer Damian Lee. It stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar as a young man with superpowers, whose enigmatic past catches up with him just as he begins to investigate it.
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