Arachnophobia

Brandy Norwood, Brian McNamara, Frances Bay

South American killer spider hitches a lift to the US in a coffin and starts to breed and kill.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Frank Marshall

Released: July 18, 1990

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DVD Released: June 15, 1999

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  • October 15, 2006
    For those who are creeped out by spiders, then, you won't have a problem being creeped out by this movie (the very first film released by Hollywood Pictures). It doesn't take itself too seriously, so, it's not too much of an horror thriller, but more of an comedy thriller. Not fo... ...( read more )
  • February 15, 2009
    Tries to do a 'Gremlins' for big spiders. Somewhat effective as spiders do creep me out a bit. Still, many sfx are a bit cheesy and pull you out of it.
  • March 2, 2008
    Supposedly scary movie
  • February 10, 2008
    haha i only love this cuz so many people dont, and i used to be able to watch it without flinching. not sure i could any more now tho.
  • February 2, 2008
    campy fun
  • June 25, 2009
    Considering this movie is pushing 20 years since it was released it is highly enjoyable. The clothes and hair styles date the actors more than anything else. There are obvious flaws in the plot, but they can be overlooked. John Goodman is the greatest exterminator ever! Burning, ... ...( read more )

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  • danceergirl64
    July 23, 2008
    ok wow i went 2 a friends house and her brother was watching it so we sat down to watch it. i didnt see the begining but it was awesome i was freaked out 4 a couple weeks tho.
    at the part with the two girls and the spider i was like " What r u doing? Run away!! look behind u" but apparently they didn't hear me.
  • cp1923
    August 2, 2007
    i actually get nervous when i take a shower now. its one of the few horror movies that are actually scary
  • Bannoona
    October 30, 2006
    I remember watching this movie for the first time a few years back ,i was jumping on the sofa with my friend everytime one of these little spiders kills someone ,& since then I have a true fear of spiders ,whenever I see a small spider I imagine the one in the movie & how it can jump on me & kill me ... so now I have Arachnophobia !
  • stiner123
    May 17, 2006
    I watched this movie as a kid at the drive in and it cured me of my fear of spiders.... I guess my parents said I was laughing during the movie. Ever since then i have not been as scared of spiders... except for big ones or ones that are dangerous maybe.

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