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Arachnophobia

  • 1990
  • K-16
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
76K
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POPULARITY
4,993
2,140
Arachnophobia (1990)
A species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to the U.S. in a coffin and starts to breed and kill.
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A new species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to a small California town in a coffin and starts to breed, leaving a trail of deaths that puzzle and terrify the young doctor ne... Read allA new species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to a small California town in a coffin and starts to breed, leaving a trail of deaths that puzzle and terrify the young doctor newly arrived in town with his family.A new species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to a small California town in a coffin and starts to breed, leaving a trail of deaths that puzzle and terrify the young doctor newly arrived in town with his family.

  • Director
    • Frank Marshall
  • Writers
    • Don Jakoby
    • Al Williams
    • Wesley Strick
  • Stars
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Julian Sands
    • John Goodman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    76K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,993
    2,140
    • Director
      • Frank Marshall
    • Writers
      • Don Jakoby
      • Al Williams
      • Wesley Strick
    • Stars
      • Jeff Daniels
      • Julian Sands
      • John Goodman
    • 199User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Photos144

    Jeff Daniels, Roy Brocksmith, James Handy, and Brian McNamara in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Jeff Daniels, Mikael Salomon, and Frank Marshall in Arachnophobia (1990)
    John Goodman, Jeff Daniels, and Brian McNamara in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Jeff Daniels in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Jeff Daniels and Harley Jane Kozak in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Jeff Daniels and Julian Sands in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Jeff Daniels in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Jeff Daniels and Brian McNamara in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Frank Marshall in Arachnophobia (1990)
    Julian Sands in Arachnophobia (1990)
    John Goodman in Arachnophobia (1990)
    John Goodman and Harley Jane Kozak in Arachnophobia (1990)

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    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Dr. Ross Jennings
    Julian Sands
    Julian Sands
    • Dr. James Atherton
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Delbert McClintock
    Harley Jane Kozak
    Harley Jane Kozak
    • Molly Jennings
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Sheriff Parsons
    Brian McNamara
    Brian McNamara
    • Chris Collins
    Mark L. Taylor
    Mark L. Taylor
    • Jerry Manley
    Henry Jones
    Henry Jones
    • Dr. Sam Metcalf
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Coach Henry Beechwood
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Milton Briggs
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Irv Kendall
    Kathy Kinney
    Kathy Kinney
    • Blaire Kendall
    Mary Carver
    Mary Carver
    • Margaret Hollins
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    • Tommy Jennings
    • (as Garette Patrick Ratliff)
    Marlene Katz
    • Shelley Jennings
    Jane Marla Robbins
    • Edna Beechwood
    Theo Schwartz
    • Bunny Beechwood
    Cori Wellins
    • Becky Beechwood
    • Director
      • Frank Marshall
    • Writers
      • Don Jakoby
      • Al Williams
      • Wesley Strick
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The safety of the spiders was paramount throughout the entire production, so for one scene where McClintock (John Goodman) had to spray an arachnid with insecticide, then squash it with his boot, the production went to extreme measures: first, a dummy spider was sprayed, then Goodman donned special boots with a hollowed out sole for the squash shot, so that the spider would just curl up inside and wait for the next take.
    • Goofs
      When Ross yells for help while he tries to exit the cellar, his mouth doesn't move.
    • Quotes

      Delbert McClintock: [after stepping on a spider, a dog barks in the background] Yeah, that's right... I'm bad!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Quick Change/Arachnophobia/Ghost/The Adventures of Ford Fairlaine/Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Summer Wind
      Written by Henry Mayer, Hans Bradtke and Johnny Mercer
      Performed by Frank Sinatra
      Courtesy of Reprise Records
      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews199

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Every time I watch Arachnophobia, I feel like there's something crawling on me
    Man, this movie gives me the creeps! Every time I watch Arachnophobia, I feel like there's something crawling on me. It's a fun mix of horror and comedy, with a relatable cast and creature effects that are still highly impressive decades after this movie was made. This is a good option for people who don't like the supernatural, but still want to watch something scary.
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    • cricketbat
    • Oct 29, 2021

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 1991 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Disney Wiki
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Araknofobia
    • Filming locations
      • Angel Falls, Canaima National Park, Estado Bolívar, Venezuela
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Interscope Communications
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $53,208,180
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,045,760
      • Jul 22, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $53,208,180
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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