Born in 1934, Johnny Williams is an American character actor who has left his mark on cult cinema with roles in Ritual of Evil (1970) and The Wasp Woman (1995). Known as "Johnny Roastbeef" for his memorable performance in Goodfellas, Williams showcases his range in the gritty world of exploitation films. His role in The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) further solidifies his presence in the genre, where he often brings a unique authenticity to the characters he portrays.
The Wasp Woman
A cosmetics executive tests an experimental anti-aging serum made from queen-wasp hormones, regaining her youth before the treatment begins transforming her into a predatory insect. The owner of a cosmetic company works with a Dr. that has been experimenting with a miracle cure for aging. He has extracted an enzyme from queen wasps that eventually change Janice into a giant insect. In this remake of the 1959 classic,the owner of a cosmetic company works with a Dr. that has been experimenting with a miracle cure for aging. He has extracted an enzyme from queen wasps that eventually change Janice into a giant insect. Janice Starlin is a model who has built up her own cosmetics company. She has always modeled for her own company's advertisements, but now that she is in her forties, investors are advising her to step aside in favor of a younger model. In desperation, she consults a scientist working on a new youth serum based on wasp hormones. Eager for any possible treatment, Janice agrees to be the first human test subject. At first, the results seem miraculous-she looks like a 25-year-old. As time goes on, however, the terrible side effects of the drug become all too apparent. Eager to boost sales, cosmetic maker Janice Starlin orders her scientists to develop a new youth formula derived from queen wasp enzymes. But when Janice accidentally overdoses on the formula, she’s shockingly transformed into a giant, vicious wasp.
