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Current status - Released
Total runtime - 109 mins.
Release date - 20-07-1990
Release year - 1990
Genres - Comedy, Horror
Overall ratings and scores for Arachnophobia:
Happiness Score - 6.366/10, World Popularity Score - 9.841/100, IMDB Score - 6.5, Metascore - 67, Internet Movie Database - 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 93%, Metacritic - 67/100, .
Arachnophobia movie has Total Global Votes - 1142, Total IMD Votes - 70,738
Arachnophobia Movie Introduction: Movie Arachnophobia, release year 1990 is written by Don Jakoby, Al Williams, Wesley Strick and directed by Frank Marshall. The leading star-cast in this movie are Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, John Goodman along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Arachnophobia (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Arachnophobia (1990) Theatrical Trailer
Arachnophobia (1990) Filming the Venezuela Sequence
Arachnophobia (1990) Production Featurette
Arachnophobia (1990) Frank Marshall Featurette
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: A species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to the U.S. in a coffin and starts to breed and kill.
Movie story-line: 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.
Movie synopsis: 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 before they take over the entire town.
Highlights - Arachnophobia (1990)
Total budget - $31,000,000.00
Total revenue - $53,208,180.00
Produced by - Amblin EntertainmentHollywood PicturesTangled Web Productions
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English), Spanish (Español),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 2 wins & 5 nominations
Certificate(s) - DE : 16 HU : PG-13 MX : PG GB : M/16
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Arachnophobia (1990)
Lead Actors - Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, John Goodman
Writer(s) - Don Jakoby, Al Williams, Wesley Strick
Director(s) - Frank Marshall
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Arachnophobia (1990)
What is the release date of Arachnophobia (1990)?
Release date of Arachnophobia (1990) is 20-07-1990.
What is the total runtime of Arachnophobia (1990) in minutes?
Total runtime of Arachnophobia (1990) in minutes is 109 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Arachnophobia (1990) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Arachnophobia (1990) movie is around $31,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Arachnophobia (1990)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Arachnophobia (1990) is around $53,208,180.00.
What is the pupularity of Arachnophobia (1990)?
Worldwide pupularity of Arachnophobia (1990) movie is 9.841%.
What is the name of the production company of film Arachnophobia (1990)?
Production company of film Arachnophobia (1990) is/are Amblin Entertainment, Hollywood Pictures, Tangled Web Productions, .
Which country the film Arachnophobia (1990) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Arachnophobia (1990) is United States of America, .
Which language the film Arachnophobia (1990) is produced in?
Film Arachnophobia (1990) is produced in English (English), Spanish (Español), language(s).
Which Genre the film Arachnophobia (1990) belongs to?
Movie Arachnophobia (1990) is categorized under Comedy, Horror, Thriller genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Arachnophobia (1990)?
Lead actors of the film Arachnophobia (1990) are Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, John Goodman.
Who is the writer of the film Arachnophobia (1990)?
The writer(s) of the film Arachnophobia (1990) is/are Don Jakoby, Al Williams, Wesley Strick.
Who is the director of the film Arachnophobia (1990)?
The director(s) of the film Arachnophobia (1990) is/are Frank Marshall.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Arachnophobia (1990) movie?
Movie Arachnophobia (1990) has 2 wins & 5 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Arachnophobia (1990) in-short?
Short plot of movie Arachnophobia (1990): A species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to the U.S. in a coffin and starts to breed and kill..
What is the full story of Arachnophobia (1990) movie?
Full plot of movie Arachnophobia (1990): 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 before they take over the entire town..
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You can find the full details of movie Arachnophobia (1990) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099052
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Arachnophobia (1990)
Full Starcast:
Name: Jeff Daniels
Character: Dr. Ross Jennings
Name: Harley Jane Kozak
Character: Molly Jennings
Name: John Goodman
Character: Delbert McClintock
Name: Julian Sands
Character: Doctor James Atherton
Name: Brian McNamara
Character: Chris Collins
Name: Stuart Pankin
Character: Sheriff Lloyd Parsons
Name: Henry Jones
Character: Doctor Sam Metcalf
Name: Peter Jason
Character: Henry Beechwood
Name: Mark L. Taylor
Character: Jerry Manley
Name: James Handy
Character: Milton Briggs
Name: Roy Brocksmith
Character: Irv Kendall
Name: Kathy Kinney
Character: Blaire Kendall
Name: Mary Carver
Character: Margaret Hollins
Name: Garette Ratliff Henson
Character: Tommy Jennings
Name: Marlene Katz
Character: Shelley Jennings
Name: Jane Marla Robbins
Character: Edna Beechwood
Name: Theo Schwartz
Character: Bunny Beechwood
Name: Cori Wellins
Character: Becky Beechwood
Name: Chance Boyer
Character: Bobby Beechwood
Name: Frances Bay
Character: Evelyn Metcalf
Name: Lois de Banzie
Character: Henrietta Manley
Name: Warren Rice
Character: Dick Manley
Name: Robert Frank Telfer
Character: Mayor Bob
Name: Michael Steve Jones
Character: Irv's Assistant
Name: Fiona Walsh
Character: Little Girl
Name: Terese Del Piero
Character: Mom
Name: Nathaniel Spitzley
Character: Todd Miller
Name: Jay Scorpio
Character: Mover
Name: Mai-Lis Kuniholm
Character: Girlfriend
Name: Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc
Character: Reserve Pilot
Name: Juan Fernández
Character: Miguel Higueras (uncredited)
Crew Members:
Name: Bruce Cohen
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director
Name: Steven Spielberg
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Kathleen Kennedy
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Michael Kahn
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Mike Fenton
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Frank Marshall
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Frank Marshall
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Valorie Massalas
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Judy Taylor
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Edward T. McAvoy
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Trevor Jones
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Matt Sweeney
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Special Effects Supervisor
Name: James D. Bissell
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Jackie Carr
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Ted Field
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Executive Producer
Name: Christopher Burian-Mohr
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Ian Fox
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant Camera
Name: Wesley Strick
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Robert W. Cort
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Executive Producer
Name: Jennifer L. Parsons
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Mikael Salomon
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: William S. Beasley
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager
Name: William S. Beasley
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer
Name: Don Jakoby
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Don Jakoby
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Story
Name: Don Jakoby
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer
Name: Richard Vane
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: R.J. Kizer
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising ADR Editor
Name: Alison Savitch
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Coordinator
Name: Eric J. Goldstein
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator
Name: Chris Walas
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Creature Effects Technical Director
Name: Gus Feederle
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Property Master
Name: Chuck Waters
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator
Name: David J. Hudson
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Mel Metcalfe
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Terry Porter
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Robert Jackson
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator
Name: Dione Taylor
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Bobby Huber
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip
Name: Barbara Harris
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice Casting
Name: Ron Judkins
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Mixer
Name: Rebecca Baehler
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Loader
Name: David D'Ovidio
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Pilot
Name: Louis S. Fleming
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master
Name: Hilda Hodges
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist
Name: Julie Pitkanen
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: David Luckenbach
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant Camera
Name: Ralph Nelson Jr.
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: Dwight Campbell
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer
Name: Carolyn Elias
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Thomas A. Carlson
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Editor
Name: David Sosalla
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor
Name: Dan Marrow
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Coordinator
Name: Max E. Brehme
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Stephen R. Sheridan
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Color Timer
Name: Randy McDonald
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Cableman
Name: Mike Carrillo
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Tim Donelan
Department: Art
Job/Role: Leadman
Name: Marsha Robertson
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Unit Publicist
Name: Gary Burritt
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Negative Cutter
Name: Randy Burke
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Captain
Name: Richard Friedman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising ADR Editor
Name: Tom C. McCarthy
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: Richmond G. Cogswell
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Video Assist Operator
Name: Jack Glenn
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: James Lee McCoy
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: David Quashnick
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Jimmy Leavens
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip
Name: Gary F. Kieldrup
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Property Master
Name: Al Williams
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Story
Name: Jesse Chavez
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Best Boy Grip
Name: Ernie Depew
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Coordinator
Name: Don Kaeding
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Suzanne Lee Peck
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Department Coordinator
Name: Paul Iski
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Reviews Section
The itsy-bitsy spider crawled up the water spout; down came the rain and washed the spider out. When a photographer is bitten and killed by a spider in the Venezuelan jungle, his body is shipped back to his home town of Canaima in California. Unfortunately something has hitched a ride in his coffin... Mixing "B" movie conventions with a modern day fun sensibility, Arachnophobia sees Frank Marshall direct and Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, John Goodman and Harley Jane Kozak line up in the cast. Though horror and comedy on the surface doesn't seem to be a that hard to blend together, it's actually surprising over the years just how few horror comedy movies can claim to be successful, and crucially, have been able to to win over a like minded audience. In fact, if we move away from the likes of "Sean Of The Dead", the "B" movie creature feature, especially in modern times, has few offerings of worth. We can certainly mention the awesome (and best of the modern bunch) "Tremors", which turned a small Worldwide profit, and then we turn to "Lake Placid" and "Arachnophobia". Both of the latter made considerable amounts of cash (for the genre) and are propelled by a degree of star wattage. What was in Arachnophobia's favour was that spiders strike the fear of god into many people, thus, as director Marshall said himself on the publicity junket, "People like to be scared but still laughing at the same time". Arachnophobia achieves this in spades, mixing real spiders (the Avondale breed) with model and magnet work, where the effect achieved is full on nervy giggles coupled with some creepy goose flesh also putting in an appearance. The cast work hard to make it work. OK, Sands remains as wooden as he always is, but in this case his pompous bug professor actually calls for it. Daniels as the modern doctor hoping to start a new life in the country, is an excellent lead, a fine actor who's no show on the "A" list of Hollywood remains an utter mystery. However, it's with the big jolly blunderbuss that is John Goodman where the pic gets its frothy "B" movie fun. His inept, half witted but knowing pest controller, Delbert, engages in that small town Americana way. He is an innocent to the terrors of the world and that makes for a nice play off with the Arachnophobic Dr. Ross Jennings (Daniels). Nicely shot around Cambria, California, to fully realise the small town under arachnid siege, Arachnaphobia is the perfect comedy creeper for all the family to enjoy. So squirm and giggle together and watch out for any creepy crawlies in the corners of your home... 7/10
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