Eight Legged Freaks

20022002
PG-13PG-13
1h 39min

David Arquette in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

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Action Adventure Comedy

Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions.Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions.Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions.

Director
- Ellory Elkayem
Writers
- Ellory Elkayem(story)
- Randy Kornfield(story)
- Jesse Alexander(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 1 nomination

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Eight Legged Freaks

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Matt Czuchry, Scarlett Johansson, and Scott Terra in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

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David Arquette in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

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David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

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Matt Czuchry, Scarlett Johansson, and Scott Terra in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

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David Arquette in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

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After a long absence, Chris McCormick returns to his quiet hometown of Prosperity, Arizona, to reopen his late father's mines. However, a chemical spill and lethal toxic waste have created an unstoppable army of giant spiders who prey on the unsuspecting locals, turning Prosperity into an endless buffet. Now, it's up to Chris; Sheriff Sam Parker; her son Mike; Sam's plucky daughter, Ashley; the conspiracy theorist, Harlan, and a handful of survivors to stop the hairy menace, and save the town. But, who can stand in the way of the disgusting eight-legged freaks? —Nick Riganas

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Taglines
- Do you hate spiders? Do you really hate spiders? Well they don't like you either.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence, brief sexuality and language
Parents guide

Trivia
The title did not come from the script, the director or the studio. In one scene, actor David Arquette improvised the phrase "Eight Legged Freaks" and that became the title. The original title was "Arac Attack" (in many European countries the film was released under that title). The scene can be seen in the movie with the phrase intact.

Goofs
Spiders appear on the ceiling before Joshua knocks over the spider cages.

Quotes
Wade: What exactly is that?
Deputy Pete: A spider, man!

Connections
Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #28.4 (2002)

Soundtracks
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Written and Performed by Joey Deluxe
Produced by Joey Deluxe
(appears in the opening and closing credits)
Courtesy of Joe Merholz Music ASCAP

Top review

8/10

Beautifully brainless fun!

Giant spiders attack a sleepy Arizona mining town. Zany hijinks ensue.

This movie is a nod--or a series of nods, really--to the classic B-movie "giant insect run amok" genre in the spirit of "Them!", "The Praying Mantis", and especially "Tarantula". A mixture of weird science gone wrong and shady double-dealing turns a local exotic spider collection into rampaging, man-eating monsters.

Is it scientifically accurate? Hell, no. Is it great drama? Afraid not. Is it Academy Award material? I don't think so. Is it *fun*? You bet! Part of the fun of this movie is that it *isn't* trying to educate anybody about the environment, the ozone layer, global warming, or terrorist attacks. It's beautifully brainless entertainment and if you like to laugh--a *lot*--you'll love this movie. Rent it! Now!

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4

EmbyQuinn
Jan 13, 2006

Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $17,322,606
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,485,458
- Jul 21, 2002
Gross worldwide
- $45,867,333

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Runtime
- 1h 39min
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- 2.35 : 1

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