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Spider Baby or, The Maddest Story Ever Told (1968)

UNRATED 81 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi
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A caretaker devotes himself to three demented adults after their father's death.

Director:

Jack Hill

Writer:

Jack Hill

Stars:

Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart and Quinn K. Redeker
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lon Chaney Jr. ...
Bruno (as Lon Chaney)
Carol Ohmart Carol Ohmart ...
Quinn K. Redeker Quinn K. Redeker ...
Peter Howe (as Quinn Redeker)
Beverly Washburn Beverly Washburn ...
Elizabeth Merrye
Jill Banner Jill Banner ...
Virginia Merrye
Sid Haig ...
Ralph Merrye
Mary Mitchel Mary Mitchel ...
Ann Morris
Karl Schanzer Karl Schanzer ...
Mr. Schlocker
Mantan Moreland Mantan Moreland ...
Messenger
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Storyline

In a dilapidated rural mansion, the last generation of the degenerate, inbred Merrye family lives with the inherited curse of a disease that causes them to mentally regress from the age of 10 or so on as they physically develop. The family chauffeur looks out for them and covers up their indiscretions. Trouble comes when greedy distant relatives and their lawyer arrive to dispossess the family of its home. Written by D.A. Kellough <dkelloug@infinet.com>  

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Chauffeur | Lawyer | Death | Disease | Dysfunctional Family  | See more »

Taglines:

So shocking it will --- sliver your liver! See more »

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Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Attack of the Liver Eaters See more »

Filming Locations:

Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$65,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lasky-Monka See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The film was adapted as a stage musical in 2004. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Shortly after Peter and Emily Howe arrive at the mansion, a cast member and camera are reflected in the car window as Peter rolls up the side window of the convertible. See more »

Quotes

Virginia: I caught a big fat bug right in my spider web and now the spider gets to give the bug a big sting. Sting! Sting! Sting! Sting! Sting!
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Crazy Credits

As the film ends, "THE END" appears on the screen, then suddenly changes to "THE END ?". See more »

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Referenced in Horror Business (2005) See more »