"Tail Sting" isn't that bad of a low-budget creature feature.
**SPOILERS**
Weather problems force an airline to change one of it's airplanes along a new route, causing general dissent among the passengers. On board is Dr. Jennifer Ryan, (Laura Putney) a doctor, is traveling as well, and doesn't realize that her experiments will come to an end after the plane lands. As the passengers and crew of the plane start disappearing, Pilot Jack Russell, (Robert Merrill) becomes concerned and starts to look for them. When he finds that giant scorpions are the culprits and are running around on his airplane, he rounds up what few survivors remain and try to fight their way out.
The Good News: This one wasn't as bad as it could've been. The creatures are, for once, not done with CGI and it makes the film seem more real than the other types with similar story lines. That helps much in giving the scorpions much more credibility. The creatures are also designed like true B-movie creations, taking the traditional look of the regular scorpion and making them quite appropriate for the kind of film. The action flies pretty fast and furious pace, keeping it up beat and pretty interesting. The plane setting is mostly used to it's greatest selling point, and the suspense is utilized quite effectively. The sequences where the claws clicking is heard off-screen are great examples. A big body count is also quite appreciated, making for some nice death scenes. The film also has one of the cheesiest overall atmospheres. There really isn't any unintentional laughs or anything present, but it's just a giant cheesy ride.
The Bad News: The cheesy atmosphere may put off some, and as it's so prevalent through the film, and for those that don't like those kinds of films, it's quite a hard film to sit through. The film also doesn't have many shocks or scares at all, making it even harder to sit through if you can't stomach these kinds of films. Those are pretty much the main thrust of the complaints, as it's easy to figure out what a cheesy, shock-less horror films is like. Even though it is refreshing to see the scorpions not be composed of CGI, they're not all that realistic. Points are given for not going the normal way, but then they're quite easily discovered to be fake.
The Final Verdict: As it's a pretty cheesy affair, you know what you're going to get right away. It really doesn't offer anything new, but it's worth a look for those that like this kind of film. If you're not a fan of this kind, then steer clear.
Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language, Brief Nudity and a mild, clothed sex scene
**SPOILERS**
Weather problems force an airline to change one of it's airplanes along a new route, causing general dissent among the passengers. On board is Dr. Jennifer Ryan, (Laura Putney) a doctor, is traveling as well, and doesn't realize that her experiments will come to an end after the plane lands. As the passengers and crew of the plane start disappearing, Pilot Jack Russell, (Robert Merrill) becomes concerned and starts to look for them. When he finds that giant scorpions are the culprits and are running around on his airplane, he rounds up what few survivors remain and try to fight their way out.
The Good News: This one wasn't as bad as it could've been. The creatures are, for once, not done with CGI and it makes the film seem more real than the other types with similar story lines. That helps much in giving the scorpions much more credibility. The creatures are also designed like true B-movie creations, taking the traditional look of the regular scorpion and making them quite appropriate for the kind of film. The action flies pretty fast and furious pace, keeping it up beat and pretty interesting. The plane setting is mostly used to it's greatest selling point, and the suspense is utilized quite effectively. The sequences where the claws clicking is heard off-screen are great examples. A big body count is also quite appreciated, making for some nice death scenes. The film also has one of the cheesiest overall atmospheres. There really isn't any unintentional laughs or anything present, but it's just a giant cheesy ride.
The Bad News: The cheesy atmosphere may put off some, and as it's so prevalent through the film, and for those that don't like those kinds of films, it's quite a hard film to sit through. The film also doesn't have many shocks or scares at all, making it even harder to sit through if you can't stomach these kinds of films. Those are pretty much the main thrust of the complaints, as it's easy to figure out what a cheesy, shock-less horror films is like. Even though it is refreshing to see the scorpions not be composed of CGI, they're not all that realistic. Points are given for not going the normal way, but then they're quite easily discovered to be fake.
The Final Verdict: As it's a pretty cheesy affair, you know what you're going to get right away. It really doesn't offer anything new, but it's worth a look for those that like this kind of film. If you're not a fan of this kind, then steer clear.
Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language, Brief Nudity and a mild, clothed sex scene