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Tarantula
Science FictionHorror

TARANTULA

"More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!"

19551h 20m6.5 TMDb

Directed by Jack Arnold

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A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

Cast

John Agar

John Agar

Dr. Matt Hastings

Mara Corday

Mara Corday

Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Prof. Gerald Deemer

Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Sheriff Jack Andrews

Ross Elliott

Ross Elliott

Joe Burch

Hank Patterson

Hank Patterson

Josh

Eddie Parker

Eddie Parker

Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman

Bert Holland

Bert Holland

Barney Russell

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.7
Emotion5
Complexity8.4
Humor5.3
Realism6
Action4.2
Darkness6.7

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of intelligent science fiction
  • fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema

May not appeal to

  • viewers sensitive to disturbing content
  • those seeking nonstop action

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