Eight Legged Freaks

Name: Eight Legged Freaks
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror, Comedy
Released: July 17, 2002
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 53
Cast: David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer

2002

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 17, 2002 | PG-13

Starring: David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer

Summary: The residents of a rural mining town discover that an unfortunate chemical spill has caused hundreds of little spiders to mutate into the size of SUVs. And they're hungry. (Warner Bros.)

Director: Ellory Elkayem

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 99 min

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Ted Shen

A cunning and hilarious update of the giant-insect movies of the 1950s. Read full review

Sean Axmaker

Eight Legged Freaks is a B-movie-and-proud-of-it thrill ride, probably the best of its kind since "Tremors." It does just what a good creature feature is supposed to do: It entertains with laughs, gasps, gooey spectacle and a bemused sense of fun. Read full review

Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

It's the filmmakers' post-camp comprehension of what made old-time B movies good-bad that makes Eight Legged Freaks a perfectly entertaining summer diversion. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not credited)

Silly, good-natured and thoroughly unpretentious, this giant-spider movie has nothing more on its mind than providing the kind of brainless thrills once delivered by movies like Tarantula (1955), Earth vs. the Spider (1958) and The Giant Spider Invasion (1975). Read full review

Eric Campos

This movie stunk so much you’d think that there were barking spiders in the theater. Read full review

Mike Clark

Isn't tough to take as long as you've paid a matinee price. Read full review

David Sterritt

Action freaks may enjoy the chasing and chomping, but there's no hint of human interest or moviemaking imagination. Read full review

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Luke9714

Aug 26, 2012

Best horror comedy I have ever seen, it has humour, gory, action and violence, has all the ingredients to make a fantastic film. This film is a must watch

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

BlogDog123

Oct 13, 2012

In case you couldn't tell, this movie is supposed to be goofy. I mean, how much goofier can you get when you have a movie about spiders that grow to gigantic size when they eat contaminated crickets? One thing you should know is that this movie DOES NOT take itself seriously. But that's aIn case you couldn't tell, this movie is supposed to be goofy. I mean, how much goofier can you get when you have a movie about spiders that grow to gigantic size when they eat contaminated crickets? One thing you should know is that this movie DOES NOT take itself seriously. But that's a good thing, because this movie is pure camp and nothing else. Characters are somewhat sloppy, the spider special effects are decent (especially for 2002) and the humor is well put together. All in all, if you are sad and want a movie to cheer you up, watch this.… Expand

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BeccaL.

Jul 2, 2006

Not a big fan of horror movies (or spiders), but I liked this movie alot. It was very fun and lighthearted, even when people were being eaten by giant spiders. This movie isn't meant to be taken seriously, you'll come off as a giant loser if you do.

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Meth-dude

Aug 16, 2014

Probably one of the best horror comedy i have ever seen.It's funny and there is a lot of action.The spiders are cheesy but they are supposed to be like this.Probably the best spider movie i have ever seen.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

rotku

Jun 9, 2011

A 50's movie concept given a modern make over. Tell your brain to go missing and enjoy the B rate acting, B rate CGI and B rate cast (including a young Scarlett Johansson)

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Toasty87

Jul 16, 2020

It's a good attempt at a 50s/60s sci fi monster flick in a modern setting enjoyable in parts.

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StevenB.

Nov 15, 2006

Wow!! I can honestly say, this is one of the worst movies ever made. Actually, it's like watching something other than a movie, like a bunch of bad acting, cheesy dialogue and laughably crap special effects, and like this kind of slapstick childish unfunny type of humour, all exploded Wow!! I can honestly say, this is one of the worst movies ever made. Actually, it's like watching something other than a movie, like a bunch of bad acting, cheesy dialogue and laughably crap special effects, and like this kind of slapstick childish unfunny type of humour, all exploded onto your screen!!!! It's a bit like something you'd see on Disney Channel, like in the same league as Lizzie McGuire.… Expand

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