Black Swarm
“The ultimate buzzkill”
Synopsis
A widow, Deputy Sheriff Jane Kozik, moves from Manhattan to Black Stone, New York, with her daughter Kelsey. There she expects to find a safe place to live. The day after moving, a homeless man is found dead in the tool shed of Jane's blind friend Beverly; an entomologist, Katherine is summoned to help with the investigation, along with Devin, Jane's brother-in-law and former boyfriend. Meanwhile, Kelsey befriends Eli, a scientist who has developed genetically modified wasps to the army as a weapon, and who is now trying to revert the process. When the wasps attack Black Stone, Jane, Devin and Eli team-up to attempt to destroy the swarm.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BLACK SWARM trailer w/ Robert Englund -- Directed by David Winning
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-31
Top Cast
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Sebastien Roberts
Devin Hall / Dan Hall
Sarah Allen
Jane Kozik
Jayne Heitmeyer
Katherine Randell
Rebecca Windheim
Kelsey Kozik
Robert Englund
Eli Giles
Michel Perron
Mayor Blatz
Sheena Larkin
Beverly Rowe
Robert Higden
Father Francis
Andrew Shaver
Homeless Man
Mike Paterson
Ice Cream Man
Gordon Masten
Coroner Dr. Fogg
Jacques Monast
Neighbor / Policeman
Joey Dufault
Sniper #1
Gerardo Lo Dico
Sniper #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Winning
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Samovitz, Ethlie Ann Vare
- Original Score
- Mario Sévigny
- Original Title
- Black Swarm
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Muse Entertainment, RHI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Winning
Todd Samovitz, Ethlie Ann Vare
Mario Sévigny
Daniel Vincelette
Simon Webb
Robert Halmi Sr., Irene Litinsky, Robert Halmi Jr., Ric Nish, Michael Prupas
Department Leadership Roster
David Winning
Director
Irene Litinsky
Producer
Janet Campbell
Costume Design
Ric Nish
Producer
Gaudeline Sauriol
Production Design
Simon Webb
Editor
Daniel Vincelette
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Swarm
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What is Black Swarm about?
A widow, Deputy Sheriff Jane Kozik, moves from Manhattan to Black Stone, New York, with her daughter Kelsey. There she expects to find a safe place to live. The day after moving, a homeless man is found dead in the tool shed of Jane's blind friend Beverly; an entomologist, Katherine is summoned to help with the investigation, along with Devin, Jane's brother-in-law and former boyfriend. Meanwhile, Kelsey befriends Eli, a scientist who has developed genetically modified wasps to the army as a weapon, and who is now trying to revert the process. When the wasps attack Black Stone, Jane, Devin and Eli team-up to attempt to destroy the swarm.
Who directed Black Swarm?
Black Swarm was directed by David Winning.
Who stars in Black Swarm?
The principal cast of Black Swarm includes Sebastien Roberts, Sarah Allen, Jayne Heitmeyer, Rebecca Windheim, Robert Englund.
When was Black Swarm released and how long is it?
Black Swarm was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Swarm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Swarm was composed by Mario Sévigny.