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Lavalantula

Name: Lavalantula
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2015-07-25
Cast: Steve Guttenberg, Nia Peeples, Patrick Renna, Carlos Bernard, Michael Winslow

2015 | 83 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 4.8 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Clayface or Cloverfield, start here.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Giant lava breathing tarantulas – Lavalantulas – erupt out of ancient volcanos in the Santa Monica Mountains, raining death and destruction upon Los Angeles. With the City of Angels on the verge of incineration, only a washed up ‘90s action hero actor stands in the way of this monstrous swarm of bloodthirsty creatures who burn their victims alive.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
4.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Mendez

Steve GuttenbergColton West
Nia PeeplesOlivia West
Patrick RennaChris
Carlos BernardInterrogator
Michael WinslowMarty
Marion RamseyTeddie
Leslie EasterbrookDoris
Ralph GarmanPirate Jack
Danny WoodburnArni
Noah HuntWyatt West