Trailer

Spiders

2013Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

18
TerribleGoodWatch score

A thrilling, tense sci-fi movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for warmth, romance or comfort.

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Story

The City is Crawling

After a Soviet space station crashes into a New York City subway tunnel, a species of venomous spiders is discovered, and soon they mutate to gigantic proportions and wreak havoc on the city.

Feels like

  • Giant Monster Mayhem
  • B-Movie Thrills
  • NYC Destruction
  • Venomous Arachnids
  • Schlock Horror
  • Creature Feature
  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Disaster Film

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Tibor Takács

Everyone

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Facts

February 8, 2013 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
February 8, 2013
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$257,019
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

Mr. Fanservice, Adrenaline Makeover, Freeze-Frame Bonus +9

  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Adrenaline Makeover
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Shout-Out
  • Area 51
  • Alternate History
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Police Are Useless
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Attack of the Killer Whatever
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Action Survivor

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Spiders?"

Questions about Spiders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Spiders worth watching?

18
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 18 (IMDb 3.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 11%). Audiences rate it higher (21 out of 100) than critics (11).

Is Spiders okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Spiders?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Spiders plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Spiders use?

Mr. FanserviceAdrenaline MakeoverFreeze-Frame BonusShout-OutArea 51Alternate HistoryHeroic BSoDPolice Are UselessMs. FanserviceAttack of the Killer WhateverBittersweet EndingAction Survivorand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Mr. Fanservice, Adrenaline Makeover, and Freeze-Frame Bonus.