Summary
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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 30GoodWatch 31
Audience score35%
IMDb2.5
Running time
1 h 37 min
A typical length for action movies, −11 min on the typical 108
typical 10897Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 10 countries, rent or buy in 6 more
Released
2001
August 1, 2001
25 years ago
Genres
ActionHorrorThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
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Laura PutneyDr. Jennifer Ryan
Robert MerrillCaptain Jack Russell
Shirly BrenerShannon
Gulshan GroverYaffi- TPTara PriceCourtney
Jean CarolFlight Attendant Patti- EPElizabeth PerryJodie Shawback
- JBJoe BoonySecurity Fred
- GBGuy BraccaSudan
Conroe BrooksOmar- JDJager DanBiker #1
- RDRay DavisCurtis Burnham
- TDTony DimondBob Campbell
Sean P. DonahueAirport Security- JDJamie DouglassBrad
- SDShane DuffyHeist Controller
Thomas DunnGunter (Joe)- JEJake EberleNavigator George
- SFShane FraserDirector
- SGShelly GantAirline Representative
David Alan GrafSupervisor Mike Rowe- TGTimothy GriffinBrick
- GHGeorge HothDr. Phillip Stewart
- KJKat JensenCoach Jan
Directing · 3
- Paul Wynne Director, Producer, Editor
- Michael Whitecar First Assistant Director
- Laszlo Bene Second Unit Director
Writing · 2
- Peter Soby Jr. Writer, Co-Producer
- Timothy Griffin Writer
Production · 2
- Morris Ruskin Producer
- Vicky Pike Producer
Camera · 3
- John Luker Second Unit Director of Photography
- Gregory Peters Still Photographer
- Angel Colmenares Camera Operator
Sound · 1
- Leonel Pedraza Sound Mixer
Lighting · 1
- Richard Rasmussen Gaffer
Other crew · 1
- Sean P. Donahue Stunt Coordinator
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