Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions.Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions.Venomous spiders get exposed to a noxious chemical that causes them to grow to monumental proportions.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
John Storey
- Mark
- (as John Christopher Storey)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe title did not come from the script, the director or the studio. In one scene, actor David Arquette improvised the phrase "Eight Legged Freaks" and that became the title. The original title was "Arac Attack" (in many European countries the film was released under that title). The scene can be seen in the movie with the phrase intact.
- GoofsSpiders appear on the ceiling before Joshua knocks over the spider cages.
- Quotes
Chris McCormick: Get back you eight-legged freaks!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #27.4 (2002)
- SoundtracksItsy Bitsy Spider
Written and Performed by Joey Deluxe
Produced by Joey Deluxe
(appears in the opening and closing credits)
Courtesy of Joe Merholz Music ASCAP
Featured review
Giant spiders attack a sleepy Arizona mining town. Zany hijinks ensue.
This movie is a nod--or a series of nods, really--to the classic B-movie "giant insect run amok" genre in the spirit of "Them!", "The Praying Mantis", and especially "Tarantula". A mixture of weird science gone wrong and shady double-dealing turns a local exotic spider collection into rampaging, man-eating monsters.
Is it scientifically accurate? Hell, no. Is it great drama? Afraid not. Is it Academy Award material? I don't think so. Is it *fun*? You bet! Part of the fun of this movie is that it *isn't* trying to educate anybody about the environment, the ozone layer, global warming, or terrorist attacks. It's beautifully brainless entertainment and if you like to laugh--a *lot*--you'll love this movie. Rent it! Now!
This movie is a nod--or a series of nods, really--to the classic B-movie "giant insect run amok" genre in the spirit of "Them!", "The Praying Mantis", and especially "Tarantula". A mixture of weird science gone wrong and shady double-dealing turns a local exotic spider collection into rampaging, man-eating monsters.
Is it scientifically accurate? Hell, no. Is it great drama? Afraid not. Is it Academy Award material? I don't think so. Is it *fun*? You bet! Part of the fun of this movie is that it *isn't* trying to educate anybody about the environment, the ozone layer, global warming, or terrorist attacks. It's beautifully brainless entertainment and if you like to laugh--a *lot*--you'll love this movie. Rent it! Now!
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Arac Attack
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,322,606
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,485,458
- Jul 21, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $45,867,333
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- 2.35 : 1
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