THE WASP WOMAN (VHS Cover) The Wasp Woman is a 1959 American science fiction horror film directed by Roger Corman and written by Charles B. Griffith. This low-budget production follows the story of a cosmetics mogul who, in pursuit of eternal youth, uses an experimental serum derived from the venom of praying mantises. The cover refers to the home video release of this film on VHS format, a popular media for video distribution during the late 20th century. This B-movie is considered a significant work within the exploitation and horror genres due to its blend of science fiction, suspense, and gore elements.