Tarantula
More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!
1955 1h 20m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Tarantula |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 14, 1955 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Keywords | giant monster, monster, desert, scientist, heroine, small town, experiment, black and white, giant spider, laboratory, deformation, mortuary |
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What is Tarantula about?
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.
When was Tarantula released?
Tarantula was released on Dec 14, 1955 (status: Released).
Who directed Tarantula?
Jack Arnold directed Tarantula.
What is the TMDB rating of Tarantula?
Tarantula has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 314 votes.