Sting of Death
Synopsis
Horror legend Boris Karloff stars in this rarely-seen mystery tale, directed by Daniel Petrie (A Raisin in the Sun, Sybil) . Sidney Silchester, a college professor, is enjoying a summer holiday in a quiet English village. His peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when the town is invaded by a swarm of killer bees. One of the few to escape, Silchester finds refuge with an elderly recluse, ""Mr. Mycroft"". With the old man's help, the academic discovers that the bees were let loose by a mad killer. As the two men close in on the lunatic, Silchester realizes that Mycroft is no ordinary retiree, and in fact may be the greatest detective of them all.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Original Title
- Sting of Death
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
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What is Sting of Death about?
Horror legend Boris Karloff stars in this rarely-seen mystery tale, directed by Daniel Petrie (A Raisin in the Sun, Sybil) . Sidney Silchester, a college professor, is enjoying a summer holiday in a quiet English village. His peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when the town is invaded by a swarm of killer bees. One of the few to escape, Silchester finds refuge with an elderly recluse, ""Mr. Mycroft"". With the old man's help, the academic discovers that the bees were let loose by a mad killer. As the two men close in on the lunatic, Silchester realizes that Mycroft is no ordinary retiree, and in fact may be the greatest detective of them all.
Who directed Sting of Death?
Sting of Death was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in Sting of Death?
The principal cast of Sting of Death includes Boris Karloff, Robert Flemyng, Hermione Gingold, Martyn Greene.
When was Sting of Death released and how long is it?
Sting of Death was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 51m.