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Eight Legged Freaks

  • 20022002
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
57K
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David Arquette in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
Trailer
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76 Photos
  • 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.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
57K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ellory Elkayem
  • Writers
    • Ellory Elkayem(story)
    • Randy Kornfield(story)
    • Jesse Alexander(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Arquette
    • Kari Wuhrer
    • Scott Terra
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ellory Elkayem
  • Writers
    • Ellory Elkayem(story)
    • Randy Kornfield(story)
    • Jesse Alexander(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Arquette
    • Kari Wuhrer
    • Scott Terra
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 331User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Eight Legged Freaks
    Trailer 2:05
    Eight Legged Freaks

    Photos76

    Matt Czuchry, Scarlett Johansson, and Scott Terra in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, Matt Czuchry, Doug E. Doug, Jay Arlen Jones, Rick Overton, Leon Rippy, and Scott Terra in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    David Arquette in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    Doug E. Doug in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    KARI WUHRER
    Matt Czuchry, Scarlett Johansson, and Scott Terra in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, Matt Czuchry, and John Storey in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    David Arquette in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

    Top cast

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    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Chris McCormickas Chris McCormick
    Kari Wuhrer
    Kari Wuhrer
    • Sheriff Samantha Parkeras Sheriff Samantha Parker
    Scott Terra
    Scott Terra
    • Mike Parkeras Mike Parker
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Ashley Parkeras Ashley Parker
    Doug E. Doug
    Doug E. Doug
    • Harlan Griffithas Harlan Griffith
    Rick Overton
    Rick Overton
    • Deputy Pete Willisas Deputy Pete Willis
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • Wadeas Wade
    Matt Czuchry
    Matt Czuchry
    • Bretas Bret
    Jay Arlen Jones
    Jay Arlen Jones
    • Leonas Leon
    Eileen Ryan
    Eileen Ryan
    • Gladysas Gladys
    Riley Smith
    Riley Smith
    • Randyas Randy
    Matt Holwick
    • Larryas Larry
    Jane Edith Wilson
    Jane Edith Wilson
    • Emmaas Emma
    Jack Moore
    • Amosas Amos
    Roy Gaintner
    • Floydas Floyd
    Don Champlin
    • Leroyas Leroy
    John Storey
    • Markas Mark
    • (as John Christopher Storey)
    David Earl Waterman
    • Normanas Norman
    • Director
      • Ellory Elkayem
    • Writers
      • Ellory Elkayem(story) (screenplay)
      • Randy Kornfield(story)
      • Jesse Alexander(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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
      Chris and Mike realize the presence of methane in the mine because of the smell. "Domestic" methane gas has a smell added but naturally occurring methane has no odor.
    • Quotes

      Chris McCormick: Get back you eight-legged freaks!

    • 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

    User reviews331

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Arachnocomedy!
    You could either be really harsh and say the film is a stupid and completely unnecessary CGI-playground or….you could sit back, relax and search for all the adorable references towards the delightful monster-movies like they could only make them in the 50's. In fact, that's all Eight Legged Freaks represents! A spoof slash tribute, updated with the latest and most expensive computer techniques. All the typical cliché aspects are there: the isolated little town with the ironic sounding name, the unfortunate hero and all the charming (slightly retarded) redneck town-inhabitants. And of course the giant, mutated spiders complete with ludicrous ‘yummy-noises. The ways these spiders are hunting they preys is funny instead of scary with complete over-the-top situations. You should already be warned…a film that stars David Arquette as the heroic savior can't be taken too seriously. Present in Eight Legged Freaks as well: two generations of stunningly beautiful actresses. Kari Wuhrer and Scarlet Johanssen. The latter is working her way up to the highest regions of Hollywood these days through starring in Oscar-favorites like ‘Lost in Translation' and ‘The Girl with the Pearl Earring', whereas Wuhrer is fixing her career as a B-movie queen. After Eight Legged Freaks, she starred in (mediocre) films such as King of the Ants, The Hitcher II and another Hellraiser sequel.

    I shamelessly admit I had a great time while watching Eight Legged Freaks. It reminded me of ‘Tremors' a bit…even though that one is better. Nonetheless, it's fun and a nice change from all those irrelevant and dull teen-slashers. If you're looking for a real tribute to the 50's monsters, check out the short film `Larger than Life' by the same director. That little film really breathes the monster atmosphere and formed the inspiration (and budget) to shoot Eight Legged Freaks.
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    • Coventry
    • Mar 18, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 17, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Warner Bros (France)
      • Warner Bros (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arac Attack
    • Filming locations
      • Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • NPV Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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