Eight Legged Freaks
“Let the squashing begin!”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Eight Legged Freaks
Eight Legged Freaks is a 2002 English-language action, comedy and horror film directed by Ellory Elkayem. The cast is led by David Arquette, Kari Wührer, Doug E. Doug. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Eight Legged Freaks was produced by Centropolis Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, and NPV Entertainment and made in Australia and United States of America. It was released on July 17, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $46 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ellory Elkayem
- Writers
- Ellory Elkayem, Jesse Alexander, Randy Kornfield
- Release date
- July 17, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $46 million
- Production
- Centropolis Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment
Eight Legged Freaks cast & crew
Eight Legged Freaks was directed by Ellory Elkayem and written by Ellory Elkayem, Jesse Alexander, and Randy Kornfield.
The cast features David Arquette as Chris McCormick, Kari Wührer as Samantha Parker, Doug E. Doug as Harlan Griffith, Scarlett Johansson as Ashley Parker, Rick Overton as Pete Willis, and Matt Czuchry as Bret.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Ottman, cinematography is by John S. Bartley, and it was produced by Peter Winther and William Fay.
Is Eight Legged Freaks worth watching?
Eight Legged Freaks holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 1,358 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and horror, Eight Legged Freaks is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Eight Legged Freaks
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Cast of Eight Legged Freaks
David Arquette
Chris McCormick
Kari Wührer
Samantha Parker
Doug E. Doug
Harlan Griffith
Scarlett Johansson
Ashley Parker
Rick Overton
Pete Willis
Matt Czuchry
Bret
Riley Smith
Randy
Leon Rippy
Wade
Randi Klein
Waitress #1
Terey Summers
Waitress #2
Scott Terra
Mike Parker
Eileen Ryan
Gladys
Eight Legged Freaks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Eight Legged Freaks in United States?
Eight Legged Freaks is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Eight Legged Freaks in?
Eight Legged Freaks is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Eight Legged Freaks?
Eight Legged Freaks runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Eight Legged Freaks rated?
Eight Legged Freaks is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 1,358 ratings.
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