DNA

A scientist uses DNA from the remains of an ancient creature found in the jungle to bring a carnivorous monster back to life. After the beast escapes his control and begins killing people, a CIA operative and the scientist's former assistant must travel into the wilderness to stop the predator. Their journey leads them through a native village and toward a hidden laboratory where they face both the monster and the creator's men.

Directed by William Mesa, this film followed his 1995 work The Darkening. The production was a joint effort between the United States and the Philippines, produced by Interlight with a budget of 12 million USD. The cast features Mark Dacascos as Dr. Ash Mattley, Jürgen Prochnow as Dr. Carl Wessinger, and Robin McKee as Claire Sommers, with supporting roles played by Tom Taus, Roger Aaron Brown, and John H. Brennan. The screenplay was written by Nick Davis.

Audience reception was generally low. The film holds a rating of 3.7/10 on IMDb based on 2,700 votes and a 4.1/10 on TMDB from 68 votes.