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The Black Belly of the Tarantula

1971Movie1 h 38 minR

HorrorMystery
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–52%

A brutally violent, tense horror movie about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · adults · solo watch

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!

Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.

Feels like

  • Italian Giallo
  • Serial Killer
  • Mystery Thriller
  • Graphic Violence
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • Psychological Horror
  • European Crime Film
  • 1970s Cinema

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Paolo Cavara
Written by
Marcello Danon, Lucile Laks
Produced by
Marcello Danon
Music by
Ennio Morricone

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 12, 1971 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
August 12, 1971
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Red Herring, Obfuscating Disability, Spiders Are Scary +8

  • Red Herring
  • Obfuscating Disability
  • Spiders Are Scary
  • Animal Motifs
  • Fanservice
  • Blackmail
  • And I Must Scream
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Big Bad
  • Dead Star Walking
  • Sadist

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Black Belly of the Tarantula?"

Questions about The Black Belly of the Tarantula

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Black Belly of the Tarantula?

AMC+Night Flight+ShudderFull Moon

In the United States, The Black Belly of the Tarantula streams on AMC+, Night Flight+, Shudder, and Full Moon. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Black Belly of the Tarantula worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Will The Black Belly of the Tarantula scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Black Belly of the Tarantula?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Black Belly of the Tarantula in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.