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The Wasp Woman

1959·Movie
1h 1min·NR
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind and technology

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Horror Of The Winged Menace!

The head of a major cosmetics company experiments on herself with a youth formula made from royal jelly extracted from wasps, but the formula's side effects have deadly consequences.
B-Movie HorrorMad ScientistBody HorrorTransformationLow BudgetCamp1950s Sci-FiCosmetic Industry

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wasp Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wasp Woman legally?

The Wasp Woman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Brew. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wasp Woman worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 45%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wasp Woman rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Wasp Woman?

1 h 1 min

The Wasp Woman runs 1 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wasp Woman?

Critics45
Audiences37

Not quite. Critics rate The Wasp Woman higher (45) than audiences (37). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Wasp Woman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wasp Woman?

138ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+124

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wasp Woman in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wasp Woman use?

Destination DefenestrationAlternate DVD CommentaryHalf-Human HybridVanity-Induced MonstrosityI'm a HumanitarianMix-and-Match CrittersCreator CameoArtistic License – Animal CareDriven to SuicideWorthless Yellow RocksBreak the CutieWicked Waspsand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Wasp Woman, including Destination Defenestration, Alternate DVD Commentary, Half-Human Hybrid.