Tarantula

More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!

19551h 20m6.5(314 votes)

Science FictionHorror

Synopsis

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 devo…

Tarantula (1955) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Jack Arnold. It stars John Agar, Mara Corday, and Leo G. Carroll. The film runs for 1 hour 20 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 314 votes.

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Director

Jack Arnold

Cast

John Agar

Dr. Matt Hastings

Mara Corday

Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton

Leo G. Carroll

Prof. Gerald Deemer

Nestor Paiva

Sheriff Jack Andrews

Ross Elliott

Joe Burch

Hank Patterson

Josh

Eddie Parker

Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarantula

Where can I watch Tarantula?

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Who stars in Tarantula?

Tarantula stars John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, and Nestor Paiva, and was directed by Jack Arnold.

How long is Tarantula?

Tarantula has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes.

When did Tarantula come out?

Tarantula was released in 1955.

What genre is Tarantula?

Tarantula is a science fiction and horror film.

Is Tarantula worth watching?

Tarantula holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.