Eight Legged Freaks movie poster

Eight Legged Freaks

"Let the squashing begin!"

July 17, 2002 1h 39m 5.8/10 (1,318 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Eight Legged Freaks is a action/comedy film. directed by Ellory Elkayem.

Starring David Arquette, Kari Wührer, and Doug E. Doug

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 17, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (1,318 votes)
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Budget $30M Production budget
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Box Office $45.9M 1.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$45,900,000

Production Companies

  • Centropolis Entertainment
  • Village Roadshow Pictures
  • NPV Entertainment
  • Electric Entertainment
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eight Legged Freaks about?

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...

Who directed Eight Legged Freaks?

Eight Legged Freaks was directed by Ellory Elkayem.

How long is Eight Legged Freaks?

Eight Legged Freaks has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Eight Legged Freaks released?

Eight Legged Freaks was released on July 17, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Eight Legged Freaks?

The main cast of Eight Legged Freaks includes David Arquette, Kari Wührer, Doug E. Doug, Scarlett Johansson, Rick Overton.

Is Eight Legged Freaks worth watching?

Eight Legged Freaks has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 1,318 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.