Arachnophobia
"Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude."
Originally released in 1990. Arachnophobia is a comedy/horror film. directed by Frank Marshall.
Starring Jeff Daniels, Harley Jane Kozak, and John Goodman
Synopsis
A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,477 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$53.2M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeff Daniels
as Ross Jennings
Harley Jane Kozak
as Molly Jennings
John Goodman
as Delbert McClintock
Julian Sands
as Dr. James Atherton
Brian McNamara
as Chris Collins
Stuart Pankin
as Sheriff Parsons
Henry Jones
as Dr. Sam Metcalf
Peter Jason
as Henry Beechwood
Mark L. Taylor
as Jerry Manley
James Handy
as Milton Briggs
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $53,200,000
Production Companies
- Amblin Entertainment
- Hollywood Pictures
- Tangled Web Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arachnophobia about?
A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small Californ...
Who directed Arachnophobia?
Arachnophobia was directed by Frank Marshall.
How long is Arachnophobia?
Arachnophobia has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Arachnophobia released?
Arachnophobia was released on July 20, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arachnophobia?
The main cast of Arachnophobia includes Jeff Daniels, Harley Jane Kozak, John Goodman, Julian Sands, Brian McNamara.
Is Arachnophobia worth watching?
Arachnophobia has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,477 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.