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Deadly Species

Deadly Species

In this jungle, the endangered species is... man

20023.51h 30m

Overview

Wealthy big game hunter, Wilson Frields, funds an expedition going deep into the Florida Everglades to search for the Calusa: a lost tribe of Native Americans. When the team discover the gruesome remains of another expedition, Friels admits he is searching for the Calusa's Fountain of Youth and its guardian, a mythical and deadly beast. As they delve deeper into the Everglades, the bloodthirsty beast begins to stalk and kill members of the group and, in one struggle, their leader Brinson Thomas is injured and begins to metamorphose into a creature himself. His only hope: to drink from the waters of the Fountain. The terrible truth behind the Calusa must be discovered if any of them are going to get out of there alive!

Directed by Daniel Springen
Written by Bill Suchy, Rory Penland
Produced by Rick Warren, Tracey Frenkel, Bill Suchy
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Top Cast

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Pete Penuel

Dr. Brinson Thomas

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Allison Adams

Marta Thomas

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Brian Minyard

Wilson Friels

Britt George

Britt George

Laird Kleeger

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Kristina Moore

Allison

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William Cefalo

Todd Bender

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Jeff Brozovich

Derek Neal

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Samara Ibanez

Nichelle

Heather Petrone

Heather Petrone

Lori

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Haans Siver

Sharon

About Deadly Species

Deadly Species is a adventure, horror film released in 2002. Directed by Daniel Springen, it stars Pete Penuel, Allison Adams, Brian Minyard. Wealthy big game hunter, Wilson Frields, funds an expedition going deep into the Florida Everglades to search for the Calusa: a lost tribe of Native Americans. When the team discover the gruesome remains of another expedition, Friels admits he is searching for the Calusa's Fountain of Youth and its guardian, a mythical and deadly beast. As they delve deeper into the Everglades, the bloodthirsty beast begins to stalk and kill members of the group and, in one struggle, their leader Brinson Thomas is injured and begins to metamorphose into a creature himself. His only hope: to drink from the waters of the Fountain. The terrible truth behind the Calusa must be discovered if any of them are going to get out of there alive!

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