The film was released in the VHS and DVD formats in 2001 and was distributed by Something Weird Video. The DVD edition of the film was sold as a double feature with another William Grefe film, Death Curse of Tartu.
Doug Hobart who plays the Jellyfish Man Monster also plays the part of the dead body in the sheriff's boat.
Sting of Death was released 17 October 1966 on the drive-in circuit by regional distributor Thunderbird Pictures on a double-bill with Grefé's torpid Death Curse of Tartu.