4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bees (1978)
The Bees (1978)
Overview
Corporate smuggling of South American killer bees into the United States results in huge swarms terrorizing the northern hemisphere. A small team of scientists work desperately to destroy the threat, but the bees soon mutate into a super-intelligent species that threatens the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Fandango
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Corporate smuggling of South American killer bees into the United States results in huge swarms terrorizing the northern hemisphere. A small team of scientists work desperately to destroy the threat, but the bees soon mutate into a super-intelligent species that threatens the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Fandango
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative, depicting an ecological disaster caused by a new species of killer bees and the subsequent failure of authorities to respond effectively, aligns with environmentalist concerns and critiques of institutional inaction, which are dominant themes in progressive discourse.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, reflecting its international co-production. However, its narrative primarily focuses on the ecological threat of killer bees and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, nor does it center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Bees' is a horror/sci-fi movie focused on a global threat from killer bees. Its storyline and character development do not include any discernible LGBTQ+ representations or themes, leading to no impact on queer identity.
The film "The Bees" is a horror movie centered on a global threat from killer insects. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, making an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual identity not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bees (1978) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material, nor does it feature historical figures or legacy characters from a prior installment. Therefore, no characters were established with a different gender before this film's creation.
The film "The Bees" (1978) is an original production and not an adaptation of existing material with pre-established characters. Therefore, no characters have a prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
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