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Eight Legged Freaks

2002Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic535.8Rotten Tomatoes49%33%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, romance or big ideas.

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Story

Let the squashing begin!

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.

Feels like

  • Giant Spider Mayhem
  • Campy Horror Comedy
  • B-Movie Homage
  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Small Town Under Siege
  • Creature Feature
  • Gore & Gags
  • Pop Culture References

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Ellory Elkayem
Written by
Jesse Alexander, Ellory Elkayem, Randy Kornfield
Produced by
Dean Devlin, Bruce Berman
Music by
John Ottman

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Facts

July 17, 2002 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
July 17, 2002
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$46 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Heroic Sacrifice, Auto Erotica, Death Glare +9

  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Auto Erotica
  • Death Glare
  • Mayor Pain
  • Vapor Wear
  • Alien Blood
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Mighty Glacier
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Action Mom
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Fair Cop

12 of 106 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Eight Legged Freaks?"

Questions about Eight Legged Freaks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eight Legged Freaks?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Eight Legged Freaks from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 19 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Eight Legged Freaks worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Eight Legged Freaks okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

Will Eight Legged Freaks make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Will Eight Legged Freaks scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Eight Legged Freaks use?

Heroic SacrificeAuto EroticaDeath GlareMayor PainVapor WearAlien BloodI Want My Beloved to Be HappyMighty GlacierTeen PregnancyAction MomAffectionate ParodyFair Copand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Heroic Sacrifice, Auto Erotica, and Death Glare.