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The Hellstrom Chronicle

The Hellstrom Chronicle

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

1971•1h 30m•6.4/10
Science FictionDocumentary

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6.4/10(32)

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

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Production

Wolper Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Dr. Nils Hellstrom

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