Flying Virus (2001)

A journalist uncovers a government conspiracy to unleash virus-carrying killer bees that could wipe out humanity.

Director:

Jeff Hare

Writers:

Jeff Hare, Zani Leo (story)

Stars:

Gabrielle Anwar, Rutger Hauer, Craig Sheffer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gabrielle Anwar	...	Ann Bauer
Rutger Hauer	...	Ezekial
Craig Sheffer	...	Martin Bauer
Duncan Regehr	...	Savior
Jason Brooks	...	Scotty
David Naughton	...	Dr. Stephen North
Mark Adair-Rios	...	Raka
Hunter Bodine	...	Rude Passenger
Adam Wylie	...	Adam
Robin Bobeau	...	Michelle (as Robin Wilson)
Lisa Wilhoit	...	Sandy
Gregory Littman	...	Rick
Patrícia Rizzi Bitondi	...	Naomi
Mario Pezini	...	Town Elder
Silas Cardoso	...	Soldier #1

Storyline

After a series of Amazonian Indian attacks on US owned petroleum installation in Brazil, both governments start a secret 'special program'. In fact colonel Ezekial's men use GM killer bees to eradicate the tribes. During an Indian attack, reporter Ann Bauer is stung, yet survives after a mysterious rescue. Dr. Stephen North realizes the venom has priceless healing powers and smuggles the bee aboard a flight to New York. Bauer, her nearly-divorced husband, Martin, who is aboard and her friend, US State Department project representative, Scotty, face potential mass-killing after turbulence releases the bees aboard.

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Plot Keywords:

killer bee | indians | reporter | hospital | fire extinguisher | 

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence

Details

Country:

USA Brazil

Language:

English Portuguese

Release Date:

31 December 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Killer Buzz

Filming Locations:

Brazil

Company Credits

Production Co:

FWP Productions, Swen do Brasil

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Several explosion shots in this film are lifted from the movie Rambo: First Blood Part II

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Goofs

After the attack on the tribesmen one of them is dying. He's holding his hand under his head. Then he dies. The next shot his hand is much lower.

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Quotes

Martin Bauer: Yeah, well maybe you better get your ass out of here before I introduce my foot to your ass.

User Reviews

The title just about says it all

STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs

Yay,what better way to enjoy a Wednesday night in front of the telly than with a good-old DTV Rutger Hauer movie.Right?Er,sadly no.To start with,the purpose is kind of defeated when Hauer's screentime is really limited.But this is really the least of your problems.Cliched characters,comically low budget bee effects and laughable dialogue throughout are.Oh,and it's also overlong.Just letting you know.*