Specimens movie poster

Specimens

January 1, 1982 0h 16m

Originally released in 1982. Specimens is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Roy Spence. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Considered to be one of the most ambitious short films made by the Spence Brothers, this stone-age alien extravaganza has everything a true sci-fi fan needs in spades. The mission is simple: aliens must capture and record living specimens from earth. However a violent earthquake forces the ship to take off whilst a giant robot, used to collect specimens, is swallowed up in the eruption. During quarry excavations in the present day the robot is re-animated, and the mission is still on.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1982 44 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Ireland Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Gothic Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Specimens about?

Considered to be one of the most ambitious short films made by the Spence Brothers, this stone-age alien extravaganza has everything a true sci-fi fan needs in spades. The mission is simple: aliens...

Who directed Specimens?

Specimens was directed by Roy Spence.

How long is Specimens?

Specimens has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was Specimens released?

Specimens was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.