In the small town of Bohlen, when a man is swarmed and killed by stinging insects, we know the KILLER BEES are responsible. Young Edward Van Bohlen (Edward Albert) returns with fiancee Victoria Wells (Kate Jackson), so Victoria can meet the family at the Van Bohlen estate and winery.
Unbeknownst to Victoria, as we were shown at the beginning, the winery is also ground zero for KILLER BEES! But wait! It's Fall! What are bees doing out? Shouldn't they be in their hive, sitting by a tiny fireplace?
At first, Victoria has nothing to fear, other than an uncomfortable dinner with the Van Bohlen clan, including the cranky Madame Van Bohlen (Gloria Swanson), who seems to have a special relationship with her buzzy friends. She even allows them to crawl all over her, and keeps them in a little replica of the Van Bohlen mansion!
When another fatal attack occurs, Victoria begins to wonder what's going on. Then, more tragedy strikes, when Victoria reveals a secret to Madam Van Bohlen. Will Victoria ever figure out that she should be several counties away by now?
Luckily, this is a Curtis Harrington production, so there's a nice, creepy twist at the end. Harrington, like Dan Curtis, worked well, within the constraints of network television.
EXTRA BONUS POINTS FOR: The "killer bees crash the funeral" scene!
More 1970's made-for-TV horror gold!...
Unbeknownst to Victoria, as we were shown at the beginning, the winery is also ground zero for KILLER BEES! But wait! It's Fall! What are bees doing out? Shouldn't they be in their hive, sitting by a tiny fireplace?
At first, Victoria has nothing to fear, other than an uncomfortable dinner with the Van Bohlen clan, including the cranky Madame Van Bohlen (Gloria Swanson), who seems to have a special relationship with her buzzy friends. She even allows them to crawl all over her, and keeps them in a little replica of the Van Bohlen mansion!
When another fatal attack occurs, Victoria begins to wonder what's going on. Then, more tragedy strikes, when Victoria reveals a secret to Madam Van Bohlen. Will Victoria ever figure out that she should be several counties away by now?
Luckily, this is a Curtis Harrington production, so there's a nice, creepy twist at the end. Harrington, like Dan Curtis, worked well, within the constraints of network television.
EXTRA BONUS POINTS FOR: The "killer bees crash the funeral" scene!
More 1970's made-for-TV horror gold!...