Sting Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A moody pre-teen adopts a space spider that grows huge and eats everyone except her family, probably because they share the same level of bad attitude.

🍿 Sting: Detailed Plot Synopsis

A Mysterious Arrival

During a blizzard in New York City, a strange object crashes into an apartment building. A small, alien spider hatches from it. Charlotte, a lonely 12-year-old girl, discovers the spider and names it Sting, keeping it as a secret pet. She feels isolated because her mom and stepdad are preoccupied with their new baby.

Growing Threat

As Charlotte cares for Sting, it grows rapidly, developing a taste for blood. Pets start disappearing, and eventually, people become targets. The residents of the rundown apartment building are unaware of the growing danger lurking within its walls. Charlotte tries to conceal the spider, but its increasing size and appetite make it harder to hide.

Confrontation and Survival

The family and the building’s eccentric residents realize they are trapped with a monstrous arachnid. Charlotte knows Sting’s weakness (mothballs) and teams up with her stepfather, Ethan, to fight the creature. A tense battle ensues in the building’s basement, culminating in a desperate attempt to eliminate Sting using a trash compression device.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Charlotte (Alyla Browne): A rebellious 12-year-old girl who secretly raises an alien spider, leading to deadly consequences.
• Ethan (Ryan Corr): Charlotte’s step-father who works as a comic book artist and building super and tries to connect with her while battling the monstrous spider.
• Sting (N/A): An alien spider that grows to monstrous size and develops a taste for human flesh after being found and raised by Charlotte.
• Heather (Penelope Mitchell): Charlotte’s mother, distracted by her new baby, who struggles to keep her family together amidst the chaos.
• Frank (Jermaine Fowler): The exterminator who is called to the apartment building and becomes entangled in the fight against Sting.
• Helga (Noni Hazlehurst): Charlotte’s grandmother who suffers from dementia and unwittingly aids in discovering the spider’s weakness.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Frank: “I don’t think spiders make good pets. You know, spiders don’t have the capacity to love. A spider only knows two things and that’s eat and kill.” – Frank warns about the nature of spiders, foreshadowing Sting’s deadly behavior.

💰Box Office

• Budget: None
• Domestic Gross: $1,124,510
• Worldwide Gross: $2,683,672

💥 Sting Reviews

Personal Review

As a huge fan of creature features, I was stoked to see ‘Sting’! The spider itself looked pretty cool, and there were a few scenes that genuinely made me jump. I especially liked the part where it mimicked the baby’s cry; that was creepy. But honestly, there was a bit too much family drama for my taste. I wanted more spider action! Still, a fun watch if you’re into this genre. It will give you the chills.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of creature features”
  • “Viewers interested in horror movies with a family drama element”
  • “Those looking for a mix of scares and campy fun”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Violence”
  • “Bloody images”
  • “Some language”
  • “Animal deaths”

Professional Reviews

• IndieWire: “While ‘Sting’ delivers on creature feature thrills, its over-reliance on family drama and predictable plot beats keep it from truly standing out. The spider effects are decent, but the human element feels undercooked.
• Bloody Disgusting: “‘Sting’ offers a satisfying dose of arachnid horror with some surprisingly effective scares. The performances are solid, but the film struggles to balance its comedic and terrifying elements.
• Screen Rant: “‘Sting’ is a fun, albeit predictable, creature feature that delivers on its promise of giant spider mayhem. The film’s strength lies in its practical effects and the commitment of its cast.

Audience Reactions

The spider effects were surprisingly good and the sound design really added to the creep factor.: Viewers praised the visual and sound effects that brought the monstrous spider to life.

The family dynamic was relatable and added an emotional layer to the horror.: Many appreciated the blend of horror with family drama, finding it engaging and adding depth.

Overall Consensus: ‘Sting’ is a decent creature feature with effective scares and solid performances, though some found the family drama distracting from the spider mayhem.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is set in New York City, but was filmed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.”
• “The nail gun used by Frank, the exterminator, is a reference to the film Arachnophobia (1990).”
• “The creature effects were a mix of CGI and practical effects to create the giant spider.”

🖥️ How to Watch Sting?

As of October 2024, ‘Sting’ is available for purchase or rental on various digital platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your preferred streaming service for availability. Some cable providers may also offer it on demand. Physical copies (Blu-ray, DVD) are available for purchase online and in retail stores.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Sting, you might like these similar films:

• Arachnophobia (1990): A classic horror-comedy about deadly spiders invading a small town.
• Eight Legged Freaks (2002): Giant spiders terrorize a mining town after being exposed to toxic waste, blending horror and comedy.
• Infested (2023): Like Sting, deals with spiders invading and terrorizing an apartment building.

🛒 Sting Related Products

• Arachnophobia [Blu-ray]: A classic spider horror film that inspired ‘Sting’, this Blu-ray offers high-definition scares and a thrilling story of a deadly spider infestation.
• LEGO Marvel Spider-Man at The Sanctum Workshop 76185 Building Kit: Fans who enjoy spiders will enjoy this building kit. Features Spider-Man, MJ, Wong and Doctor Strange minifigures in the basement of the Sanctum Sanctorum filled with collectible items, plus Spider-Man’s buggies for racing
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse [4K UHD]: The animated movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Miles Morales and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask
• NECA – Aliens – 7″ Scale Action Figure – Xenomorph Warrior (Brown): From the thrilling sequel Aliens, the Xenomorph Warrior stands over 9″ tall and has over 30 points of articulation including a bendable tail. Figure features an updated paint deco. Collectible clam shell packaging

🎧 Soundtrack

Sting features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “What a Day to Die” – performed by The Pleasure Seekers

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

🤨 FAQ

🔥 Bonus Content

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