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Spider Baby

1967·Movie
1h 24min
72
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Family and the mind

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Come into my parlor, said the spider to the...

In a dilapidated rural mansion, the last generation of the degenerate, inbred Merrye family lives with the inherited curse of a disease that causes them to mentally regress from the age of 10 or so on as they physically develop. The family chauffeur looks out for them and covers up their indiscretions. Trouble comes when greedy distant relatives and their lawyer arrive to dispossess the family of its home.
Grotesque Black ComedyDysfunctional FamilyLow-Budget HorrorCult ClassicEccentric CharactersClaustrophobic SettingExploitationPsychological HorrorDarkly Humorous

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Spider Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spider Baby legally?

Spider Baby is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spider Baby worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spider Baby rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Spider Baby?

1 h 24 min

Spider Baby runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spider Baby?

Critics76
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Spider Baby much the same way.

What language is Spider Baby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spider Baby?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spider Baby in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spider Baby use?

Middle Child SyndromeSpiders Are ScaryPsychopathic ManchildGrotesque CuteEither/Or TitleForegone ConclusionBlack Dude Dies FirstDaddy's GirlOld RetainerCreepy DollChekhov's GunIt Runs in the Familyand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Spider Baby, including Middle Child Syndrome, Spiders Are Scary, Psychopathic Manchild.