Tarantula
📖 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 devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Horror
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John AgarDr. Matt Hastings
Mara CordayStephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. CarrollProf. Gerald Deemer
Nestor PaivaSheriff Jack Andrews
Ross ElliottJoe Burch
Hank PattersonJosh
Eddie ParkerPaul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert HollandBarney Russell
Raymond BaileyDr. Townsend
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tarantula about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tarantula?
- Tarantula was directed by Jack Arnold.
- When was Tarantula released?
- Tarantula was released on October 29, 1955.
- How long is Tarantula?
- Tarantula has a runtime of 1h 20m.
- Where can I track Tarantula?
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