L'Araignée

Original title: Earth vs the Spider

1958
Approved
1h 13m

IMDb RATING

4.7/10

3.6K

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Kaiju Monster Horror Family Horror Sci-Fi Thriller

Teenagers from a rural community and their high school science teacher join forces to battle a giant mutant spider.Teenagers from a rural community and their high school science teacher join forces to battle a giant mutant spider.Teenagers from a rural community and their high school science teacher join forces to battle a giant mutant spider.

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IMDb RATING

4.7/10

3.6K

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
This was filmed as "The Spider". Prior to completion, the title was changed to "Earth vs. The Spider" and that was used for the main title on the film itself. When La Mouche noire (1958) became a blockbuster for 20th Century Fox, American International decided to ride on their success by changing the title back to simply "The Spider" on all advertising material. The main title on the film itself was never changed.

Goofs
The spider expert repeatedly refers to them as insects.

Quotes
Mr. Kingman: Well, speaking of spiders - are you sure rifles are just the thing? Insects have a pretty simple nervous system, sheriff. You could plug holes in one all day and never hit a vital spot. If you want to be on the safe side, call the pest control people in Springdale and have 'em send out all the DDT they can find.

Alternate versions
When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure an 'A' rating. All cuts were waived in 1991 when the film was granted an 'PG' certificate for home video.

Connections
Edited into Les confessions d'un mangeur d'opium (1962)

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Featured review

5/10

Considering the budget and what it was, it's a decent little horror flick

This is a typical drive-in movie horror film from the late 1950s. Like all similar films (such as ATTACK OF THE GILA MONSTER, THE KILLER SHREWS, etc.), this one had a very low budget, was quickly made and featured small-time actors. Naturally, the dialog was poor at times and the overall plot laughable, but in a strange way the film was still a lot of kooky fun. The spider special effects were generally very good and the story kept my interest. While those who love Shakespeare and art films probably won't appreciate this film, for those who love the genre this is a film that will most likely satisfy. As for me, I like these silly old flicks and recommend the movie--but I also can't rate it any higher because of its questionable aesthetic value and cheesiness.

PS--Look at the marquee at the movie theater. One of the films on the bill was THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN and the other was ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE--both films by director/producer Bert I. Gordon who made this film.