The Wasp Woman
The Wasp Woman

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The Wasp Woman

1959
Movie
61 min
English

The head of a major cosmetics company experiments on herself with a youth formula made from royal jelly extracted from wasps, but the formula's side effects have deadly consequences.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Roger CormanGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A cosmetics magnate, fearing her company will collapse due to her aging appearance, experiments with a serum derived from wasp glands. The serum initially rejuvenates her, but it has a terrifying side effect: it transforms her into a monstrous wasp-woman under the full moon. She then embarks on a series of deadly attacks, preying on unsuspecting victims.

Critical Reception

While not critically acclaimed upon release, 'The Wasp Woman' has gained a cult following over the years as a quintessential example of low-budget, B-movie schlock from the Roger Corman stable. It's often praised for its campy charm and the enduring performance of Susan Cabot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyed for its campy, B-movie horror elements.

  • Susan Cabot's performance is a highlight.

  • Considered a cult classic within the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive for its B-movie charm and nostalgic value, often cited as a fun, albeit low-budget, creature feature.

Fun Fact

The distinctive wasp costume worn by Susan Cabot was notoriously uncomfortable and difficult to see out of, contributing to the film's often unintentionally humorous moments.

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hand2a

hand2a

The SFX are so bad it goes beyond charming but they’re only present for like 5 minutes so it doesn’t matter. The rest of the film is actually pretty good or at least was better than I was expecting. Has an ace plot, though similar to The Fl...

John Chard

John Chard

This Queen plans to stay young. The Wasp Woman is directed by Jack Hill and Roger Corman and written by Leo Gordon and Kinta Zertuche. A Roger Corman production, it stars Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, Michael Mark and Barboura Morris. Mus...

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