Sting of Death
Sting of Death

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Sting of Death

1966
Movie
80 min
English

A group of biology students head to the Florida Everglades for a holiday, but instead of fun in the sun, they run into trouble with a mutated, bloodthirsty, and quite deadly jellyfish-man-monster.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Guenther".Genres: Horror

Plot Summary

A scientist experimenting with insect intelligence accidentally creates a monstrous, mutated scorpion. This creature, driven by its creator's dying will, begins a killing spree. The scientist's daughter becomes entangled in the horror as the mutated scorpion stalks her and anyone who gets in its way.

Critical Reception

Sting of Death is a low-budget, exploitation horror film that gained a cult following for its bizarre premise and earnest, albeit amateurish, execution. It is often cited as an example of the drive-in movie era's outlandish B-movies, appreciated more for its campy charm than its cinematic quality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its unique, albeit ridiculous, concept of a giant killer scorpion.

  • Noted for its low-budget charm and unintentional humor.

  • Seen as a quintessential example of obscure 1960s B-movie horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often highlight the film's novelty and its status as a curiosity in the horror genre, generally viewing it as a fun, bad movie.

Fun Fact

The film's notoriety is largely due to its bizarre premise and its inclusion in various cult film compilations and discussions of obscure horror.

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