‘Sting’ Review

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Get caught in the web of ‘Sting’.

Director Kiah Roach-Turner sees a giant alien spider crash land into a New York apartment building - ensnaring viewers in a web of terror and unexpected laughs.

Kiah has explained that “Sting” is heavily inspired by the “Alien” franchise, and often recreates certain shots exactly as they were - simply replacing said Alien with a giant spider. Adding his great sense of humour to the film, we get a fun mix of laughs and violence.

From the trailer alone, Sting may have seemed destined to join the long line of mediocre horror films from recent years - but surprisingly gave a compelling plot with well defined characters at the centre.
Alyla Browne stars as “Charlotte”(Aptly named), the young girl whom adopts Sting as her new favourite pet. Alyla is surely set for stardom and gives an amazing performance in the front seat of this film.

Not a deep storyline to be had here, however thanks to a strong focus on practical effects, and plenty of inventive kills - we are left with a memorable horror experience…. with also a possible sequel?

Sting opens in Australia July 18.