A pack of massive genetically altered Scorpions escape containment on an airplane, turning passengers into victims and forcing one ordinary woman to confront her worst fears.A pack of massive genetically altered Scorpions escape containment on an airplane, turning passengers into victims and forcing one ordinary woman to confront her worst fears.A pack of massive genetically altered Scorpions escape containment on an airplane, turning passengers into victims and forcing one ordinary woman to confront her worst fears.
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Robert Merrill
- Captain Jack Russell (Pilot)
- (as Christian Scott)
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- TriviaThe opening scenes were not shot in Australia but actually in New Zealand to save money. While there, the director, Paul Wynne, had lunch with Steve Jackson, who was filming the first "Lord of the Rings" movie at the same time. Jackson later stated in an interview that Wynne's "masterful" direction and the superb scorpion models inspired him to produce the excellent cinematography he did.
- GoofsWhen Dr. Milhouse retrieves Fred's gun and tries to calm himself, a crew person is clearly visible behind the luggage area. He is wearing white shorts and white tennis shoes.
- Crazy creditsNo fat hairy scorpions were harmed in the shooting of this movie!
- ConnectionsFollowed by Stinger (2005)
- SoundtracksTail Sting
Written by David Green & Alex Flores
Performed by Los Tijuana Bibles
Recorded by Oh Toad Music
Publisher BMI
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Horrible, fails in almost every aspect
This is a truly bad "creature feature". The Scorpions in this movie look so fake and laughable that it recalls old 1950's B monster movies. Why didn't they just didn't use cheap CGI effects? They most certainly couldn't have been any worse. I mean these things look like puppets on film!
The plotline could have been much more developed and half way possible for the viewer to suspend their disbelief. It's one of those times you think "WOW, i could have even made this plotline better".
Scientifically, this is clearly impossible for Scorpions in a jar to suddenly grow to be gigantic Scorpions within minutes. And they never even really look like Scorpions, they look more like Crabs...and very stupid looking Crabs at that! I thought those bad films died at the drive-in theaters decades ago!
This movie takes place 99% on a passenger plane, and i never could suspend my disbelief that this was simply a studio set. The lighting never looked right or believable.
The acting is a mixed bag, some of the actors were quite good while others were very bad. There are a few moments during the movie that are comedic and will cause you to chuckle but not really laugh. However, some scenes that obviously were meant to be funny are just plain idiotic.
This is yet another truly HORRIBLE movie that has been released by York Entertainment. I won't even mention "Ax'Em" which is probably the worst horror film ever made. When York started out they released some really good movies like "Kolobos" and "American Vampire", but lately they've been releasing some of the most pathetic movies I've ever seen. The bad thing is, they sound like they might be good...but nothing could be further from the truth.
Avoid this film unless you really want to see just how a bad picture is really made.
The plotline could have been much more developed and half way possible for the viewer to suspend their disbelief. It's one of those times you think "WOW, i could have even made this plotline better".
Scientifically, this is clearly impossible for Scorpions in a jar to suddenly grow to be gigantic Scorpions within minutes. And they never even really look like Scorpions, they look more like Crabs...and very stupid looking Crabs at that! I thought those bad films died at the drive-in theaters decades ago!
This movie takes place 99% on a passenger plane, and i never could suspend my disbelief that this was simply a studio set. The lighting never looked right or believable.
The acting is a mixed bag, some of the actors were quite good while others were very bad. There are a few moments during the movie that are comedic and will cause you to chuckle but not really laugh. However, some scenes that obviously were meant to be funny are just plain idiotic.
This is yet another truly HORRIBLE movie that has been released by York Entertainment. I won't even mention "Ax'Em" which is probably the worst horror film ever made. When York started out they released some really good movies like "Kolobos" and "American Vampire", but lately they've been releasing some of the most pathetic movies I've ever seen. The bad thing is, they sound like they might be good...but nothing could be further from the truth.
Avoid this film unless you really want to see just how a bad picture is really made.
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- Nov 29, 2002
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