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Tarantula (1955)

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More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jack Arnold
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    Dr. Matt Hastings John Agar
  • Profile picture of Mara Corday
    Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton Mara Corday
  • Profile picture of Leo G. Carroll
    Prof. Gerald Deemer Leo G. Carroll
  • Profile picture of Nestor Paiva
    Sheriff Jack Andrews Nestor Paiva
  • Profile picture of Ross Elliott
    Joe Burch Ross Elliott
  • Profile picture of Hank Patterson
    Josh Hank Patterson
  • Profile picture of Eddie Parker
    Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman Eddie Parker
  • Profile picture of Bert Holland
    Barney Russell Bert Holland

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