Sting of Death

Sting of Death

Year: 1966

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: William Grefé

Horror

Neil Sedaka makes a special cameo as a singing star while a group of biology students travel to the Florida Everglades for a vacation. Instead of sun and relaxation, they are stalked by a mutated, blood‑thirsty jellyfish‑man monster that turns their holiday into a fight for survival.

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Trace every key event in Sting of Death (1966) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Opening sunbathing victim on the Florida dock

A young blonde woman lies sunbathing on a Florida dock, listening to a transistor radio. She turns it off after hearing a news report about unexplained local murders. Then a monstrous hand rises from the water and drags her under, and she drowns.

Florida coast / dock
2

Friends arrive at Dr. Richardson's house

Five of six college friends arrive at Dr. Richardson's home, joining Karen and the others. Ruth has not joined them on the patio for a cold glass of orange drink.

Dr. Richardson's house, Florida
3

Tension rises as Egon is taunted

A poolside scene unfolds as raucous college students taunt Egon, Richardson's mildly disfigured helper who secretly loves Karen. The taunting sparks Egon's resolve to take revenge.

Richardson's pool area
4

Egon becomes the half-man, half-jellyfish monster

Egon uses his resources to transform himself into a half-man, half-jellyfish creature. The transformation marks the birth of a murderous creature who will target the group.

Egon's secret laboratory
5

Ruth is the first victim

Ruth is the first victim, killed by the monster as she suns by the water. Her death shows that the creature is already targeting the group.

Florida waterfront dock
6

Louise attacked in the pool

Louise is seriously injured in the pool during the party, heightening the panic among the guests. The incident signals that the danger has escalated from a single attack to a wider threat.

Richardson's pool
7

Donna dies in the swamp

Donna is killed while being chased through a swamp. The monster pursues the group through the estate's grounds, leaving a trail of carnage.

Swamp near the estate
8

Jessica dies during the Donna search

During the search for Donna, Jessica becomes another victim of the creature. The group's attempts to locate missing friends only deepen the sense of danger.

Estate grounds / swamp vicinity
9

Susan murdered in the shower

Susan is murdered while showering in the house. The killer uses a vulnerable moment to strike as the group's numbers dwindle.

Bathroom / shower
10

Boat sinks and jellyfish attack

The monster slashes a hole in the hull with an axe, causing the boat to sink and many students to drown. A school of Portuguese Man O' War jellyfish swarms the water, adding to the carnage.

Water near the estate
11

Karen taken to the underwater laboratory

Egon forces Karen to swim to his secret underwater laboratory, a cave beneath the coast. There, a giant Portuguese Man O' War sits in an aquarium connected to Egon's transformation machine.

Underwater cave laboratory
12

Final confrontation and explosion

John fatally injures Egon during a confrontation and rescues Karen. As they surface, the transformation machine explodes, destroying Egon and his evil alter ego.

Underwater laboratory / surface

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