

Eight Legged Freaks
2002-07-17 · 99 min · ★ 5.8
The residents of a rural mining town discover that an unfortunate chemical spill has caused hundreds of little spiders to mutate overnight to the size of SUVs. It's then up to mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker to mobilize an eclectic group of townspeople, including the Sheriff's young son, Mike, her daughter, Ashley, and paranoid radio announcer Harlan, into battle against the bloodthirsty eight-legged beasts.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ellory Elkayem
- Production companies
- Centropolis Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment, Electric Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- Australia, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 30,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 45,900,000
Top Cast
David ArquetteChris McCormick
Kari WührerSamantha Parker
Doug E. DougHarlan Griffith
Scarlett JohanssonAshley Parker
Rick OvertonPete Willis
Matt CzuchryBret
Riley SmithRandy
Leon RippyWade
Randi KleinWaitress #1
Scott TerraMike Parker
Eileen RyanGladys
Jane Edith WilsonEmma
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