Overview

A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.

Cast

Jeff Daniels, Harley Jane Kozak, John Goodman, Julian Sands, Brian McNamara, Stuart Pankin, Henry Jones, Peter Jason

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What is "Arachnophobia" about?

A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.

When was "Arachnophobia" released?

Arachnophobia was released in 1990.

Who stars in "Arachnophobia"?

The cast includes Jeff Daniels, Harley Jane Kozak, John Goodman, Julian Sands.