Tarantula

1955

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi

20
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 51% · 15 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 51% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 11763 11.8K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Jack Arnold Photo
Jack Arnold

Top cast

Clint Eastwood Photo
Clint Eastwood as Jet Squadron Leader
Robert J. Wilke Photo
Robert J. Wilke as Ranch Hand
John Agar Photo
John Agar as Dr. Matt Hastings
Nestor Paiva Photo
Nestor Paiva as Sheriff Jack Andrews
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
692.81 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 20 min
Seeds 1
1.23 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 20 min
Seeds 10

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ChuckStraub 6 / 10

Classic example of a 1950s science runs amuck movie.

Tarantula is a classic example of a 1950s science runs amuck movie. It's a fairly simple movie and plot with all the characteristics of a sci fi, horror movie from the 50s. Nothing very special or unique about it but the film is still a lot of fun to watch. It's has the excitement and dramatic scenes that would have made this a great drive in movie or late night show. As long as you don't take things too seriously, just sit back and relax, it can be a nice reminder of the past that is still interesting to todays viewer. If you liked watching other sci fi, horror movies made in the early to mid 50s, you will also enjoy this one. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Reviewed by moonspinner55 5 / 10

Fun monster movie with serious undercurrent...

Ostensibly a quickie b-flick targeted at matinée audiences, "Tarantula" certainly isn't High Art but it does take a refreshingly serious tack on its story. Mad scientist in small desert town experiments with growth serum, accidentally unleashing one humongous spider on the terrified locals. Very nice atmosphere, decent special effects, not-bad performances. John Agar is the stalwart hero, and of course he's coupled with a pretty girl prone to screaming (Mara Corday as Stephanie, whom Agar affectionately calls 'Steve'). Probably more fun today for nostalgic adults than modern preteens, and certainly not as gripping as "Them!", but still a well-enough produced creep-show. Look fast for Clint Eastwood in an uncredited bit. ** from ****
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