Killer Bees (1974): Cast & Plot
Killer Bees is a 1974 horror film directed by Curtis Harrington, starring Edward Albert as Edward van Bohlen, Craig Stevens and Roger Davis. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Curtis Harrington
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Robert Stigwood Organization
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer Bees About?
The premise of Killer Bees without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A formidable matriarch rules a California wine‑growing family while inexplicably commanding a hive that nests among the vines. The bees obey her every command, willing to kill or sacrifice themselves for her, and she sees herself as their eternal queen, destined to live forever.
Killer Bees Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- psychotronic film
- natural horror
- creature feature
- bee
- vineyard
- grande dame guignol
- power
- matriarch
- insect
- animal attack
- killer bee
- beekeeping
Killer Bees Cast & Characters
Edward Albert leads the cast as Edward van Bohlen, with Craig Stevens as Rudolf van Bohlen and Roger Davis as Dr. Helmut van Bohlen. Directed by Curtis Harrington; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Curtis Harrington
- Edward Albert as Edward van Bohlen
- Craig Stevens as Rudolf van Bohlen
- Roger Davis as Dr. Helmut van Bohlen
- Don McGovern as Mathias van Bohlen
Also Starring in Killer Bees
· 10 more- Kate Jackson Victoria Wells
- Gloria Swanson Madame Maria von Bohlen
- John Getz Attendant
- Liam Dunn Zeb Tucker
- Jack Perkins Salesman
- John S. Ragin Sergeant Jeffreys
- Don Gentry Lineman
- Robert L. Balzer Minister
- Dan Woodworth Townsman
- Heather Ann Bostain Roseanna / Housekeeper
More from Curtis Harrington
More films directed by Curtis Harrington: Mata Hari, Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell, Ruby and The Dead Don’t Die.
Killer Bees Plot Summary
What happens in Killer Bees from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Edward van Bohlen is estranged from his family and their wine making business. His new girlfriend, Victoria Wells, convinces him to return to the family at their winery near San Francisco to reconcile, despite Edward’s warning that the clan is eccentric and reclusive. [Victoria Wells] is treated coolly by the family, but she becomes involved in the family power struggle.
[Victoria Wells] soon discovers that the family has been using an Africanized bee strain to improve yields at the winery, a detail that unsettles anyone hoping for a quiet return. The bees, however, are only part of a darker dynamic circling the Van Bohlen clan.
Full summary
The whole story of Killer Bees, scene by scene
Killer Bees Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Killer Bees.
How Well Do You Know Killer Bees?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What type of business does the eccentric Van Bohlen family run?
Cars in Killer Bees
11 cars on screen, including the 1966 Buick LeSabre and the 1968 Fiat 850 Spider.
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1966 Buick LeSabre Important role -
1968 Fiat 850 Spider Important role -
1973 Dodge Polara Minor role -
Ford 2000 Minor role
Killer Bees Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Abejas asesinas” and “Abelhas Assassinas”.
- Also known as
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- Abejas asesinas
- Abelhas Assassinas
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Movies Like Killer Bees
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Killer Bees, Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare and The Bees.
Killer Bees FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Killer Bees, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer Bees?
Killer Bees runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Killer Bees released?
Killer Bees was released on February 26, 1974.
Who directed Killer Bees?
Killer Bees was directed by Curtis Harrington.
More films by Curtis Harrington Who is in the cast of Killer Bees?
Killer Bees stars Edward Albert as Edward van Bohlen, Craig Stevens as Rudolf van Bohlen and Roger Davis as Dr. Helmut van Bohlen, among 14 credited actors.
Does Killer Bees have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer Bees has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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