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The Hive

2008·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb3.2Rotten Tomatoes–9%

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The Hive fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos2
  • Melancholy2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Fantasy and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Death is Their Picnic.

When ants, displaying never-before-seen behavior, seize an island, the controversial Thorax Team is called in to stop the massive threat, only to discover that the ants are controlled by something beyond this world.
B-Movie Creature FeatureInsectsMind ControlInvasionGrotesqueSchlockyThrillerScientists

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Manus
Written by:
T.S. Cook
Produced by:
Robert Halmi Jr., Robert Halmi Sr., Charles Salmon
Composed by:
Charles Olins, Mark Ryder

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Hive

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Where can I stream The Hive legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuPluto TVPlexFawesomeShout! FactoryTubi TV

The Hive is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hive worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 3.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hive rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Hive?

1 h 30 min

The Hive runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Hive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Thailand.

In how many countries can I watch The Hive?

22ARBOBZCACLCOCRDOECESGBGGGTHN+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hive in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hive use?

Oh, Crap!How We Got HereJerkass with a Heart of GoldBittersweet EndingMagical DefibrillatorThe HiveRussian Guy Suffers MostOur Zombies Are DifferentBad Black BarfFace-Revealing TurnBatter Up!Male Gazeand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Hive, including Oh, Crap!, How We Got Here, Jerkass with a Heart of Gold.