Tarantula

Tarantula

More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!

1955 · 80 min · ★ 6.5 · Science Fiction, Horror

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

Directed by Jack Arnold · Written by Martin Berkeley

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John Agar Dr. Matt Hastings
Mara Corday Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. Carroll Prof. Gerald Deemer
Nestor Paiva Sheriff Jack Andrews
Ross Elliott Joe Burch
Hank Patterson Josh
Eddie Parker Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert Holland Barney Russell
Raymond Bailey Dr. Townsend
Steve Darrell Andy Andersen
Edwin Rand Lt. John Nolan
Wag Blesing Townsman

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