Eight Legged Freaks
The residents of a rural mining town discover that an unfortunate chemical spill has caused hundreds of little spiders to mutate overnight to the size of SUVs. It's then up to mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker to mobilize an eclectic group of townspeople, including the Sheriff's young son, Mike, her daughter, Ashley, and paranoid radio announcer Harlan, into battle against the bloodthirsty eight-legged beasts.
Critics Sentiment
Bret and motorcyclist friends are chased and killed by jumping spiders
Wade holds meeting about selling the mines and relocating the town
The film dramatically improves from slow character setup to thrilling spider action when the jumping spider chase begins around the 50-minute mark.
Eight Legged Freaks starts with a traditional B-movie setup that reviewers found somewhat sluggish and clichéd, but gains momentum once the spider attacks begin in earnest. Critics praised the creature effects, comedic performances (especially Doug E. Doug), and the film's affectionate homage to 1950s monster movies, though many felt the final act became too chaotic and cartoonish. The film succeeds as entertaining popcorn horror-comedy despite its formulaic elements.
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David Arquette
Chris McCormick
Kari Wührer
Samantha Parker
Doug E. Doug
Harlan Griffith
Scarlett Johansson
Ashley Parker
Rick Overton
Pete Willis
Matt Czuchry
Bret
Riley Smith
Randy
Leon Rippy
Wade
Randi Klein
Waitress #1
Terey Summers
Waitress #2
Scott Terra
Mike Parker
Eileen Ryan
Gladys
Jane Edith Wilson
Emma
Jack Moore
Amos
Roy Gaintner
Floyd
Jay Arlen Jones
Leon
Matt Holwick
Larry
John Storey
Mark
Don Champlin
Leroy
David Earl Waterman
Norman
Crew
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