Eight Legged Freaks

Eight Legged Freaks

Let the squashing begin!

PG-13 2002 · 99 min · ★ 5.8 (1K) · Action, Comedy, Horror, Thriller

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.

Directed by Ellory Elkayem · Written by Jesse Alexander

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David Arquette Chris McCormick
Kari Wührer Samantha Parker
Doug E. Doug Harlan Griffith
Scarlett Johansson Ashley Parker
Rick Overton Pete Willis
Matt Czuchry Bret
Riley Smith Randy
Leon Rippy Wade
Randi Klein Waitress #1
Terey Summers Waitress #2
Scott Terra Mike Parker
Eileen Ryan Gladys

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