The Hellstrom Chronicle

The Hellstrom Chronicle

Shocking. Beautiful. Brilliant. Sensual. Deadly...and in the end, only they will survive.

G 1971 · 90 min · ★ 6.5 · Science Fiction, Documentary

A scientist explains how the savagery and efficiency of the insect world could result in their taking over the world.

Directed by Ed Spiegel · Written by David Seltzer

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