The Black Belly of the Tarantula
“With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!”
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC+ Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Full Moon Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
About The Black Belly of the Tarantula
The Black Belly of the Tarantula is a 1971 Italian-language horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Paolo Cavara. The cast is led by Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel.
The Black Belly of the Tarantula was produced by P.A.C., Da Ma Produzione, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in France and Italy. It was released on August 12, 1971, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Paolo Cavara
- Writers
- Lucile Laks, Marcello Danon
- Release date
- August 12, 1971
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- P.A.C., Da Ma Produzione, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Black Belly of the Tarantula cast & crew
The Black Belly of the Tarantula was directed by Paolo Cavara and written by Lucile Laks and Marcello Danon.
The cast features Giancarlo Giannini as Inspector Tellini, Claudine Auger as Laura, Barbara Bouchet as Maria Zani, Rossella Falk as Franca Valentino, Silvano Tranquilli as Paolo Zani, and Annabella Incontrera as Mirta Ricci.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Marcello Gatti, and it was produced by Marcello Danon.
Is The Black Belly of the Tarantula worth watching?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 96 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, and thriller, The Black Belly of the Tarantula is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Black Belly of the Tarantula
Giancarlo Giannini
Inspector Tellini
Claudine Auger
Laura
Barbara Bouchet
Maria Zani
Rossella Falk
Franca Valentino
Silvano Tranquilli
Paolo Zani
Annabella Incontrera
Mirta Ricci
Ezio Marano
Masseur
Barbara Bach
Jenny
Stefania Sandrelli
Anna Tellini
Giancarlo Prete
Mario
Anna Saia
Maria's friend
Nino Vingelli
Inspector Di Giacomo
The Black Belly of the Tarantula — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Black Belly of the Tarantula in United States?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula is streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Full Moon Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Black Belly of the Tarantula on AMC+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Black Belly of the Tarantula is currently available on AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Black Belly of the Tarantula in?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Black Belly of the Tarantula rated?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 96 ratings.
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