Doug Wert, an actor known for his work in the 1990s, appears in The Wasp Woman (1995) as a key figure in this cult classic. The film delves into the perils of vanity and ambition, showcasing Wert's ability to embody characters caught in the web of exploitation and horror. With its blend of camp and social commentary, The Wasp Woman serves as a notable entry in the genre, and Wert's performance contributes to the film's unsettling atmosphere, making it a must-watch for fans of cult cinema.
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.
