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Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula
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Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

1998-01-01 · 85 min · ★ 4.2

Horror · Comedy

Down at the docks a very enterprising but dangerous element is making life miserable for Sheriff Marga. But she is distracted by a series of puzzling kidnappings that is plaguing her parish. Could the culprit be the mysterious Queen - the dance hall queen of the docks? Or could it be an even more sinister figure: The Killer Tarantula?

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Directors
Jesús Franco
Production companies
One Shot Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lina RomayLina RomayMari Cookie / Tarantula
Michelle BauerMichelle BauerSheriff Marga
Linnea QuigleyLinnea QuigleyTere
Amber NewmanAmber NewmanAmy
Analía IvarsAnalía IvarsQueen Vicious
Robert KingRobert KingMartin
Pedro TembouryPedro TembouryChuck Morrison
Mavi TiendaLeona Tarantino
Rachel SheppardRachel SheppardMidwife
Al PereiraClub Bartender
Hugh GallagherMan on Bed
Kurro MaidenAsaltante (voice)
George MartinezChauffeur

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