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Tarantula
“More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!”
6.5 / 10• 1955• 1h 20m•NR• English
Science FictionHorror
Storyline
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 & Crew
John Agar
Dr. Matt Hastings
Lead
Mara Corday
Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. Carroll
Prof. Gerald Deemer
Nestor Paiva
Sheriff Jack Andrews
Ross Elliott
Joe Burch
Hank Patterson
Josh
Eddie Parker
Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert Holland
Barney Russell
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Arnold's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tarantula is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
