Terror Out of the Sky
Terror Out of the Sky

Movie spotlight

Terror Out of the Sky

1978
Movie
97 min
English

TV sequel to "The Savage Bees" featuring more rampaging insects. This time a marching band and a school bus get in the path of the bees.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Eriq L. WilsonGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A swarm of genetically altered Africanized bees escapes from a research facility and begins a relentless, deadly attack on a small town. As the bee population grows exponentially, the townspeople find themselves trapped and facing an unimaginable threat from the air.

Critical Reception

Terror Out of the Sky is a typical made-for-television horror film of the late 1970s. While it utilizes a common nature-gone-wild premise, it offers some suspense and tension, though it is often hampered by a low budget and dated special effects. It is remembered fondly by some for its creature-feature elements and as an example of the era's television horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively builds tension with its relentless bee attacks.

  • Features a classic 'nature fights back' horror scenario popular in the era.

  • Special effects and overall production quality are considered dated by modern standards.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of several made-for-television movies in the 1970s that capitalized on public fear of killer insects, following the success of films like 'The Swarm' (1978).

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JPV852

JPV852

As these sort of movies go, not half bad with some okay suspense and serviceable performances. This is my second made-for-TV creature (for the lack of a better word) killer following Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo. This one is not as slow goi...