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Arachnophobia

  • 19901990
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
68K
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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 species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to the U.S. in a coffin and starts to breed and kill.A species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to the U.S. in a coffin and starts to breed and kill.A species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to the U.S. in a coffin and starts to breed and kill.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
68K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,647
2,304
  • Director
    • Frank Marshall
  • Writers
    • Don Jakoby(story)
    • Al Williams(story)
    • Wesley Strick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Julian Sands
    • John Goodman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Marshall
  • Writers
    • Don Jakoby(story)
    • Al Williams(story)
    • Wesley Strick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Julian Sands
    • John Goodman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 184User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos3

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
    Theatrical Trailer
    Arachnophobia
    Clip 0:59
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    Clip 1:29
    Arachnophobia

    Photos138

    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)

    Top cast

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    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Ross Jenningsas Ross Jennings
    Julian Sands
    Julian Sands
    • Dr. James Athertonas Dr. James Atherton
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Delbert McClintockas Delbert McClintock
    Harley Jane Kozak
    Harley Jane Kozak
    • Molly Jenningsas Molly Jennings
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Sheriff Parsonsas Sheriff Parsons
    Brian McNamara
    Brian McNamara
    • Chris Collinsas Chris Collins
    Mark L. Taylor
    Mark L. Taylor
    • Jerry Manleyas Jerry Manley
    Henry Jones
    Henry Jones
    • Dr. Sam Metcalfas Dr. Sam Metcalf
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Henry Beechwoodas Henry Beechwood
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Milton Briggsas Milton Briggs
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Irv Kendallas Irv Kendall
    Kathy Kinney
    Kathy Kinney
    • Blaire Kendallas Blaire Kendall
    Mary Carver
    Mary Carver
    • Margaret Hollinsas Margaret Hollins
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    • Tommy Jenningsas Tommy Jennings
    • (as Garette Patrick Ratliff)
    Marlene Katz
    • Shelley Jenningsas Shelley Jennings
    Jane Marla Robbins
    • Edna Beechwoodas Edna Beechwood
    Theo Schwartz
    • Bunny Beechwoodas Bunny Beechwood
    Cori Wellins
    • Becky Beechwoodas Becky Beechwood
    • Director
      • Frank Marshall
    • Writers
      • Don Jakoby(story) (screenplay)
      • Al Williams(story)
      • Wesley Strick(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidently transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks before they take over the entire town. —Shaun Ouimette <xtreemshaun589@hotmail.com>
    spiderarachnophobiadoctorsmall townspider bite176 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Though Jeff Daniels claimed that he was fine with small spiders, he acknowledged that "anyone in his right mind" would have issues with spiders as huge as Big Bob. However, John Goodman wasn't fazed. "I don't have any problem," he said. "We see each other eye to eye; well, two eyes to their 16, but we get along swell."
    • Goofs
      During the football game, Miller gets called on the field. With the scene shot from ground level, he can be seen to be wearing Nike cleats. After he gets bitten by the spider in his helmet, he falls to the ground, and he's wearing Converse cleats. When the camera turns back to his body, he's wearing the Nikes again.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Ross Jennings: [after killing a spider] Therapy.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Quick Change/Arachnophobia/Ghost/The Adventures of Ford Fairlaine/Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Summer Wind
      Written by Henry Mayer, Hans Brudtke and Johnny Mercer
      Performed by Frank Sinatra

    User reviews184

    Review
    Top 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

    FAQ4

    • What is 'Arachnophobia' about?
    • Is 'Arachnophobia' based on a book?
    • What kind of spiders were used in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 18, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Арахнофобія
    • 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
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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