Spider Baby
"Come into my parlor, said the spider to the..."
Originally released in 1967. Spider Baby is a comedy/horror film. directed by Jack Hill. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart, and Quinn K. Redeker
Synopsis
In a dilapidated rural mansion, the last generation of the degenerate, inbred Merrye family lives with the inherited curse of a disease that causes them to mentally regress from the age of 10 or so on as they physically develop. The family chauffeur looks out for them and covers up their indiscretions. Trouble comes when greedy distant relatives and their lawyer arrive to dispossess the family of its home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (179 votes)
Budget
$65K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $65,000
Production Companies
- Lasky-Monka
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spider Baby about?
In a dilapidated rural mansion, the last generation of the degenerate, inbred Merrye family lives with the inherited curse of a disease that causes them to mentally regress from the age of 10 or so...
Who directed Spider Baby?
Spider Baby was directed by Jack Hill.
How long is Spider Baby?
Spider Baby has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Spider Baby released?
Spider Baby was released on December 24, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spider Baby?
The main cast of Spider Baby includes Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart, Quinn K. Redeker, Beverly Washburn, Jill Banner.
Is Spider Baby worth watching?
Spider Baby has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 179 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.