IMDb 5.7 2024 HD

Sting

Sting

2024
Horror Thriller
92 min R Australia
6.199 / 10
5.7 IMDB

After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the truth about her pet and fight for her family's survival.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Kiah Roache-Turner
Starring
Alyla Browne / Ryan Corr / Penelope Mitchell / Kate Walsh / Robyn Nevin / Noni Hazlehurst / Danny Kim / Silvia Colloca

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

creepy tense fun scary surprising gory engaging unsettling heartwarming intense disappointing entertaining

Reviews

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Seraphina Chen
Mar 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Sting' is undeniably intriguing: a young girl’s secret pet spider grows to become a monstrous threat. Alyla Browne delivers a compelling performance as Charlotte, navigating the film’s descent into horror with conviction. The early scenes,…

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Julian Davies
Mar 11, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Kiah Roache-Turner’s 'Sting' is an absolute blast of creature-feature fun, elevated by a surprisingly strong emotional core. Alyla Browne is exceptional as Charlotte, carrying the film with a performance that is both vulnerable and fierce. The spider itself…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Sting' attempts to weave a tale of familial survival with a monstrous twist, but its execution is somewhat uneven. Alyla Browne gives a commendable performance as Charlotte, the girl at the centre of this increasingly perilous situation. The…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Director Kiah Roache-Turner delivers a genuinely unsettling experience with 'Sting'. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to its premise: a child’s secret pet becomes a terrifying force. Alyla Browne is a revelation as Charlotte, embodying a blend…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Sting', director Kiah Roache-Turner crafts a creature feature with a surprisingly tender heart before the inevitable arterial spray. Alyla Browne anchors the film as Charlotte, a lonely youngster who finds an unlikely companion in a remarkably intelligent…

FAQs

While 'Sting' features a 12-year-old protagonist, its classification as a horror film suggests it may not be suitable for all young viewers. The plot involves a fight for survival against a terrifying spider, implying intense sequences and potentially frightening imagery. Parents should consult official age ratings and content advisories closer to the release date to determine if it aligns with their children's sensitivities.