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Tarantula
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Tarantula

1955 · 80 min Science Fiction Horror
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Jack Arnold

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

John Agar

John Agar

Dr. Matt Hastings

Mara Corday

Mara Corday

Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Prof. Gerald Deemer

Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Sheriff Jack Andrews

Ross Elliott

Ross Elliott

Joe Burch

Hank Patterson

Hank Patterson

Josh

Eddie Parker

Eddie Parker

Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman

Bert Holland

Bert Holland

Barney Russell

Raymond Bailey

Raymond Bailey

Dr. Townsend

Steve Darrell

Steve Darrell

Andy Andersen

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