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Killer Bees

  • TV Movie
  • 1974
  • Unrated
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
579
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Killer Bees (1974)
Horror

A strong-willed woman not only dominates her family of California winegrowers, but also has a strange hold on a colony of bees in her vineyard.A strong-willed woman not only dominates her family of California winegrowers, but also has a strange hold on a colony of bees in her vineyard.A strong-willed woman not only dominates her family of California winegrowers, but also has a strange hold on a colony of bees in her vineyard.

  • Director
    • Curtis Harrington
  • Writers
    • John William Corrington
    • Joyce Hooper Corrington
  • Stars
    • Edward Albert
    • Kate Jackson
    • Roger Davis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    579
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Curtis Harrington
    • Writers
      • John William Corrington
      • Joyce Hooper Corrington
    • Stars
      • Edward Albert
      • Kate Jackson
      • Roger Davis
    • 16User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Edward Albert
    Edward Albert
    • Edward van Bohlen
    Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson
    • Victoria Wells
    Roger Davis
    Roger Davis
    • Dr. Helmut van Bohlen
    Don McGovern
    • Mathias van Bohlen
    Gloria Swanson
    Gloria Swanson
    • Madame Maria von Bohlen
    Craig Stevens
    Craig Stevens
    • Rudolf van Bohlen
    John S. Ragin
    John S. Ragin
    • Sergeant Jeffreys
    Liam Dunn
    Liam Dunn
    • Zeb Tucker
    Don Gentry
    • Lineman
    • (as Donald Gentry)
    Robert L. Balzer
    • Minister
    Jack Perkins
    Jack Perkins
    • Salesman
    Dan Woodworth
    • Townsman
    • (as Daniel Woodworth)
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Attendant
    Heather Ann Bostain
    • Roseanna…
    Larry De Angelis
    • Man by windows
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Curtis Harrington
    • Writers
      • John William Corrington
      • Joyce Hooper Corrington
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    • Trivia
      For the scene in which Gloria Swanson is covered in bees, the bees were taken to the location in dry ice, which calmed them down. While in this almost comatose state, and with the lights turned out, they were placed on Miss Swanson's shoulders, arms and brimmed hat. Then the hot lights were switched on, and as the bees warmed up, they began to crawl and move around. Once the filming of the scene was completed, Swanson was enthusiastically applauded by the film crew.
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      Featured in House of Harrington (2008)

    User reviews16

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    10/10

    one of the greatest killer bees movies i have ever seen

    Me and my third cousin Louis recently had a KILLER BEE movie night! It was amazing! We watched 4 bee movies in one night! It was UN-BEE-LEIVABLE! In all seriousness, Killer Bees should not be laughed at. This movie is a terrifying glimpse into the horrifying reality of the oncoming Killer Bee swarm making it's way here from Africa.

    The film show-cases two power-house performances, one by the inimitable Gloria Swanson (who, IMHO out-does her cheesy over-the-top performance in Billy Wilder's over-rated SUNSET BOULEVARD)...and the 2nd by...

    ...THE BEES! The special effects wizards behind this wondrous vehicle of movie magic should be lauded and made kings of a small third world country for their glorious efforts on this terrifying thrill-ride. I was scared to leave my house for several days after the viewing of this film, I thought the bees were that realistic! The only downside to this is some embarrassing 1974-era haircuts. Thank God I was just a baby back then! 10 out of 10 for this great film. Take it from me, Dan "The Movie Man" Wolfson!!!!!
    • mystflexagon
    • Apr 10, 2005
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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Abejas asesinas
    • Filming locations
      • Napa, Napa Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Robert Stigwood Organization (RSO)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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