The Swarm

A group of soldiers, led by Major Baker, is ordered to investigate a basement level station thought to have been attacked. Upon contacting his commander, General Slater, they start reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigation leads to the discovery of a civilian van, which is identified as owned by Dr. Bradford Crane, the only survivor of the attack. This revelation raises concerns about the nature and origin of the threat they are facing.

General Slater orders two helicopters to investigate a mysterious black mass that turns out to be a swarm of African killer bees. Tragically, the helicopters are overwhelmed and explode, resulting in the loss of the pilots.

Dr. Crane insists to Slater that the base was attacked by the same killer bees responsible for the helicopter disaster. His claims are supported by Helena Anderson, a doctor at the base, adding credibility to their warnings.

In a nearby countryside, a family becomes the next victims of the killer bee swarm. The teenage son manages to escape in a Mustang, suffering from bee stings but ultimately crashes in Maryville, creating chaos in the town square.

As the boy crashes into Maryville, the townspeople are preparing for their annual flower festival. This festive atmosphere is abruptly shattered when the boy is brought in, hallucinating about giant bees due to his bee stings.

At the gates of the base, General Slater faces an angry Jed Hawkins, who demands to see the body of his son killed by the bees. This confrontation serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of the attack that has begun to unfold.

Recovering from his earlier attack, the stung teen and his friends attempt to firebomb the bee hive. This reckless action aggravates the bees, leading them to descend upon Marysville, resulting in further tragedy.

The swarm successfully attacks Marysville, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, including children at a local school. The invasion throws the town into panic, showcasing the indiscriminate nature of the deadly insects.

In response to the ongoing crisis, General Slater proposes evacuating the townsfolk by train. Unfortunately, the bees besiege the train, causing horrific casualties among the evacuees and further complicating the crisis.

Amid the chaos, Rita, a pregnant waitress, is admitted to the hospital and gives birth. Her experience signifies a moment of hope, intertwining personal joy with the overarching tragedy of the bee attacks.

As the bees head towards Houston, Dr. Crane employs eco-friendly bombs in a last-ditch effort to deter them. This plan backfires and ultimately costs the lives of more children, igniting frustration and anger within the community.

Dr. Krim attempts to test an experimental bee venom antidote on himself. Unfortunately, the trial proves fatal, drawing attention to the perilous nature of their fight against the bees.

Ignoring warnings, the manager of the nuclear power plant believes it can withstand the bees' assault. The bees invade the plant, leading to catastrophic failure, deaths, and destruction of the entire facility.

In a desperate final attempt, Crane and Slater analyze the events leading to their current plight. They use sonically altered helicopters to lure the bees out to sea, where they destroy them by setting the water ablaze.