A pack of massive genetically altered Scorpions escape containment on an airplane, turning passengers into victims and forcing one ordinary woman to confront her worst fears.
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Title: Tail Sting (2001)
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| Laura Putney | ... | Dr. Jennifer Ryan | |
| Robert Merrill | ... | Captain Jack Russell (Pilot) (as Christian Scott) | |
| Shirly Brener | ... | Shannon | |
| Gulshan Grover | ... | Yaffi | |
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Tara Price | ... | Courtney |
| Jean Carol | ... | Flight Attendant Patti | |
| Elizabeth Perry | ... | Jodie Shawback | |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Joe Boony | ... | Security Fred |
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Guy Bracca | ... | Sudan |
| Conroe Brooks | ... | Omar | |
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Jager Dan | ... | Biker #1 |
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Ray Davis | ... | Curtis Burnham |
| Tony Dimond | ... | Air Traffic Controller Bob Campbell | |
| Sean P. Donahue | ... | Airport Security (as Sean Donahue) | |
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Jamie Douglass | ... | Brad |
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Prepared for a routine flight across the Pacific, lonely widower and pilot Jack Russell maneuvers his jet into the sky and unknowingly tightens the gap between his passengers and doom. Lying dormant in the craft's hull is a secret shipment of genetically engineered Scorpion fetuses, the creation of Dr. Jennifer Ryan and her team of biochemists for the purpose of discovering a vaccine. At the same time, Yaffi and his brother Sudan sneak onto the airplane speaking in hushed tones about a conspiracy of their own; to smuggle themselves into America. One of Jennifer's most trusted colleagues uses this opportunity to break into the cargo hold and steal the Scorpions. Each fetus sleeps submerged in a jell liquid inside its own glass container. While transferring the fetuses from their secure metal unit the scientist is discovered by security. A desperate fight ensues, containers break, and the Scorpions open their ugly black eyes. Written by <mail@shorelineentertainment.com>
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A Tail of Terror See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, language and brief sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Laura Putney, the lead in this movie, is a graduate of Harvard Law School. See more »Goofs
When Dr. Milhouse retrieves Fred's gun and tries to calm himself, a crew person is clearly visible behind the luggage area. He is wearing white shorts and white tennis shoes. See more »Crazy Credits
No fat hairy scorpions were harmed in the shooting of this movie! See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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1 January 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tail Spin See more »Company Credits
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This movie is delightfully bad and cheesy.I was surprised that they even used a real plane as a set in this movie.
Captain Jack Russell almost can act,Dr. Ryan can not.The supporting actors are funny and terrible...thay must be related to the production team.
The special effects are the worst I have seen for a movie made after the year 2000,these effects would have blown chunks in the 60's.
Still I watched it from beginning to end because it had a sort of hypnotic energy to it in an amateur sort of way.
I do not recommend this movie.