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Tarantula

  • 19551955
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
9.8K
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John Agar and Mara Corday in Tarantula (1955)
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HorrorSci-Fi

A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in giantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants.A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in giantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants.A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in giantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants.

IMDb RATING
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9.8K
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  • Director
    • Jack Arnold
  • Writers
    • Robert M. Fresco(screenplay)
    • Martin Berkeley(screenplay)
    • Jack Arnold(story)
  • Stars
    • John Agar
    • Mara Corday
    • Leo G. Carroll
  • Director
    • Jack Arnold
  • Writers
    • Robert M. Fresco(screenplay)
    • Martin Berkeley(screenplay)
    • Jack Arnold(story)
  • Stars
    • John Agar
    • Mara Corday
    • Leo G. Carroll
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 129User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Tarantula
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    Leo G. Carroll in Tarantula (1955)
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    John Agar in Tarantula (1955)
    Leo G. Carroll and Mara Corday in Tarantula (1955)
    Leo G. Carroll in Tarantula (1955)
    Leo G. Carroll and Mara Corday in Tarantula (1955)

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    John Agar
    John Agar
    • Dr. Matt Hastings
    Mara Corday
    Mara Corday
    • Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
    Leo G. Carroll
    Leo G. Carroll
    • Prof. Gerald Deemer
    Nestor Paiva
    Nestor Paiva
    • Sheriff Jack Andrews
    Ross Elliott
    Ross Elliott
    • Joe Burch
    Edwin Rand
    Edwin Rand
    • Lt. John Nolan
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Townsend
    Hank Patterson
    Hank Patterson
    • Josh
    Bert Holland
    Bert Holland
    • Barney Russell
    Steve Darrell
    Steve Darrell
    • Andy Andersen
    Wag Blesing
    Wag Blesing
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Dee Carroll
    Dee Carroll
    • Telephone Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Edgar Dearing
    Edgar Dearing
    • Second Tramp
    • (uncredited)
    George DeNormand
    George DeNormand
    • Arizona State Trooper
    • (uncredited)
    Don Dillaway
    Don Dillaway
    • Jim Bagny
    • (uncredited)
    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Jet Squadron Leader
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Hendricks
    Jack Hendricks
    • Ranch Hand
    • (uncredited)
    Jane Howard
    Jane Howard
    • Jean - Professor Townsend's Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Arnold
    • Writers
      • Robert M. Fresco(screenplay) (story)
      • Martin Berkeley(screenplay)
      • Jack Arnold(story)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Leo G. Carroll and this movie's title, "Tarantula", were mentioned in the song "Science Fiction Double Feature" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
    • Goofs
      Mistake in the German translation: When Prof. Deemer refers to the world population growth, the numerical "billion" is translated into German as "Billionen", which actually mean "trillion".
    • Quotes

      Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton: Science is science, but a girl MUST get her hair done.

    • Connections
      Edited into Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999)

    User reviews129

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    Featured review
    6/10
    Classic example of a 1950s science runs amuck movie.
    Tarantula is a classic example of a 1950s science runs amuck movie. It's a fairly simple movie and plot with all the characteristics of a sci fi, horror movie from the 50s. Nothing very special or unique about it but the film is still a lot of fun to watch. It's has the excitement and dramatic scenes that would have made this a great drive in movie or late night show. As long as you don't take things too seriously, just sit back and relax, it can be a nice reminder of the past that is still interesting to todays viewer. If you liked watching other sci fi, horror movies made in the early to mid 50s, you will also enjoy this one. I don't think you will be disappointed.
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    • ChuckStraub
    • Sep 21, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 1956 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tarantula!
    • Filming locations
      • Dead Man's Point, Lucerne Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,100,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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