I went into Stung expecting to hate it and I don't really know why. I didn't know anyone who had seen it and all the reviews being mixed at worst. All that said, boy did Stung prove me wrong as this is a great creature feature. The thing that really sold Stung for me was when they used practical effects, as is always the case. Something else that surprised was Lance Henriksen being in this film, as I've loved his work since I saw him as bishop in Aliens when I was a child. The inclusion of Clifton Collins Jr. certainly didn't hurt the film at all as well.
Stung opens with a Wasp mutating, then stinging another wasp, causing to transform. We then cut to Julia (Jessica Cook), who has recently taken over the family catering business after the death of her father heading to a job with her sole employee Paul (Matt O'Leary). The job in question is catering a memorial for the death of drug CEO, held at …show more content…
Julia's hot-cold demeanor plays well of Paul's loose and fun personality. It's the gear change on a romantic level lacks subtly. On the other hand with a run time of an hour and twenty-seven minutes subtly can be hard to swing.
What I did find myself heavily enjoying throughout the film was the wasps. At times they did get a little goofy, but the way they were approached with a bite or sting transforming the survivors. Coupled with them being trapped inside the old mansion gave this film a great zombie vibe and I love zombie films.
Final thoughts, far from perfect but still very enjoyable. The wasps are great fun, and cause some amazing gore filled transformations. Lance Henriksen is good in this role, but isn't as memorable as he is in some of his other films like Harbinger Down. But still sells his role and is delightful when he's on-screen. If you've been putting off watching this film for what ever reason, I suggest you just jump in. Stung might just surprise you.
Stung opens with a Wasp mutating, then stinging another wasp, causing to transform. We then cut to Julia (Jessica Cook), who has recently taken over the family catering business after the death of her father heading to a job with her sole employee Paul (Matt O'Leary). The job in question is catering a memorial for the death of drug CEO, held at …show more content…
Julia's hot-cold demeanor plays well of Paul's loose and fun personality. It's the gear change on a romantic level lacks subtly. On the other hand with a run time of an hour and twenty-seven minutes subtly can be hard to swing.
What I did find myself heavily enjoying throughout the film was the wasps. At times they did get a little goofy, but the way they were approached with a bite or sting transforming the survivors. Coupled with them being trapped inside the old mansion gave this film a great zombie vibe and I love zombie films.
Final thoughts, far from perfect but still very enjoyable. The wasps are great fun, and cause some amazing gore filled transformations. Lance Henriksen is good in this role, but isn't as memorable as he is in some of his other films like Harbinger Down. But still sells his role and is delightful when he's on-screen. If you've been putting off watching this film for what ever reason, I suggest you just jump in. Stung might just surprise you.