Than Wyenn, an actor known for his work in the 1950s, appears in Beginning of the End (1957), a film that dives into the chaos unleashed by giant grasshoppers. His performance adds a unique layer to this cult classic, which reflects the era's fascination with science fiction and the fears of nature's retaliation. Wyenn's role in this exploitation film exemplifies the genre's blend of camp and horror, making it a notable entry in the realm of grindhouse cinema.
Beginning of the End
An attractive reporter investigating the mysterious destruction of an Illinois town stumbles upon a secret government laboratory conducting radiation experiments on vegetables. The lead scientist is eager to help find out what happened. Together they discover that giant grasshoppers are behind the devastation. Worse yet, thousands of them are headed toward Chicago! Can they be stopped... or is this the BEGINNING OF THE END?