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Snakes on a Plane? Child's play. Try genetically altered GIANT SCORPIONS.
TMDB
34
IMDb
25
Rotten Tomatoes
35
Audience Score
35
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Tail Sting (2001)

So-bad-it's-goodDirect-to-video chaosEarly 2000s CGI nightmare

Overview

ActionHorrorThriller

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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Content warning
Corporate greed & scientific hubrisFear of confined spacesSurvival against impossible odds

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

The scorpion puppets have COMMITMENT to the bit.

Acting

Gulshan Grover playing the world's most obvious terrorist.

Visual Effects

CGI that aged like milk left on a plane.

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater-style roast sessions required.·Rewatch: You will quote the scorpion POV shots forever.·Solo: 2 AM irony viewing with snacks you regret.
Heads up:Gore: Green scorpion venom dissolves people into puddles.
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Director

Paul Wynne

ReleasedAug 1, 2001
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Laura Putney

Laura Putney

Dr. Jennifer Ryan

Robert Merrill

Robert Merrill

Captain Jack Russell

Shirly Brener

Shirly Brener

Shannon

Gulshan Grover

Gulshan Grover

Yaffi

Jean Carol

Jean Carol

Flight Attendant Patti

Conroe Brooks

Conroe Brooks

Omar

Sean P. Donahue

Sean P. Donahue

Airport Security

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This film rode the coattails of 1999's 'Deep Blue Sea' and the 'giant animal' direct-to-video boom, when every creature needed to be genetically enhanced.

Trivia

Director Paul Wynne died in 2003, making this his final film—a chaotic legacy for a career in B-movies.

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