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Director:
Writers:
László Görög (screenplay) and
George Worthing Yates (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
September 1958 (USA) more
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It Must Eat You to Live! more
Plot:
Teenagers from a rural community and their high school science teacher join forces to battle a giant mutant spider. full summary | add synopsis
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Earth vs. the Giant Spider
The Spider (USA) (promotional title)
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Runtime:
73 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:Approved (Certificate #19120) | USA:Not Rated (DVD) | UK:A (original rating)

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This was filmed as "The Spider". Prior to completion, the title was changed to "Earth vs. The Spider" and that was used for the main title on the film itself. When The Fly (1958) became a blockbuster for 20th Century Fox, American International decided to ride on their success by changing the title back to simply "The Spider" on all advertising material. The main title on the film itself was never changed. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The spider was stored in the high school auditorium. When it revives and goes through the downtown area, it is as big as a two-storey building. more
Quotes:
Mr. Kingman: Well, speaking of spiders - are you sure rifles are just the thing? Insects have a pretty simple nervous system, sherriff. You could plug holes in one all day and never hit a vital spot. If you want to be on the safe side, call the pest control people in Springdale and have 'em send out all the DDT they can find. more
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Referenced in The Deadly Spawn (1983) more

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Decent, 8 March 2008
Author: Michael_Elliott from Louisville, KY

Earth vs. The Spider (1958)

** (out of 4)

Two teens walk into a cave and run out when they see a huge spider. The police think they kill it but soon the spider is terrorizing the town. Director Bert I. Gordon made countless "big bug" films throughout his career and this one here is in the middle but if you're in the mood for a drive-in flick then this one here is a classic. This certainly isn't a very good movie but it manages to keep you entertained for over an hour. The special effects of the spider are downright awful but that's why they're so much fun. The performances aren't any better either but again, that just adds to the films charm.

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