Eight Legged Freaks
Seen it?2002 | 99 min | Action, Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, 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, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Arachnophobia or The Lost Boys, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$46 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 107K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ellory Elkayem
- David ArquetteChris McCormick
- Kari WührerSamantha Parker
- Doug E. DougHarlan Griffith
- Scarlett JohanssonAshley Parker
- Rick OvertonPete Willis
- Matt CzuchryBret
- Riley SmithRandy
- Leon RippyWade
- Randi KleinWaitress #1
- Terey SummersWaitress #2