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Tarantula (1955)

Movie"More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!"
Audience Score
65
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NR 1 hr 20 minDec 14th, 1955Science Fiction, Horror
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.
StarringJohn AgarMara CordayLeo G. Carroll
DirectorJack Arnold

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 14th, 1955
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures
Movie Tags:
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