All of us have a fear of something whether we want to admit it or not, why someone does we never know. Some see it as a weakness but it can also be a strength because it can enable us to take action. I don't fear spiders (dogs actually not...
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All of us have a fear of something whether we want to admit it or not, why someone does we never know. Some see it as a weakness but it can also be a strength because it can enable us to take action. I don't fear spiders (dogs actually not kidding) but their not always the friendlest or plecent of critters when in the wrong places.

I'm not a fan of disaster horror movies but this is actually one of those ones that I actually like and are done right. This film was pritty big at the time and it wasn't underrated, nor overlooked but it has been forgoten. And it was directed by a famous producer whom unfortuntately didn't do many other films, which is too bad because this film shows he can make good movies.

What I love is how they handle the spiders they make them a force of evil that could hit anywhere at anytime. I remember as a kid actually being creeped out by this movie because it really gives you almost those concousious fears of possible hidden danger I remember for a while always checking the bathroom carefully before using it; it also made me lose my appitite for popcorn for a while. And these spiders in the film aren't CGI, their actually real spiders in the film so it's the real deal.

I even like the setting the peaceful small town which gives it an unsafe and isolated feel to the film. There is no gore in the film, but there are impressive make up effects when we see the damage the venumous bites have done to the victims, it produces these nasty pus factory sores.

The characters are also good, Jeff Danels is good as a protagonist you do feel sympahty for because like some protagonist in horror/suspense films they sometimes possess a psychological achelles heel which is a device to increase the suspense more. He has Arachnophobia which is understandable I don't blame him. But he can't let it stop him from saving his family or even that final conflict which is daft but cool where he does battle with the evil Queen spider, and it's one of my favorate one on one battles because well it's not everyday you see anything like that let alone useing a synthetic flame thrower.

And of course one of the highlights of the film, is John Goodman as the Orkin Man. He is just awdsome and funny, I loved that part when the house was invaded by spiders, he puts on all the gear and then says my favorate quote in the film, "Lets Rock and Roll" and then starts shooting the crap out of all the spiders with his chemical solution. Only disapointment was that that sequence with him wasn't long enough, would of loved to see him go in the house and do some major damage there.

But anyway, Arachnophibia is a fun, funny, and scary film that will give you a reason to fear spiders.

Its fun, hillarious, a little scary at times - good show.

It was creepier than I expected. When it came out it was treated as an instant classic, though few seem to remember it now. Its a different breed of horror than your used to,...
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Its fun, hillarious, a little scary at times - good show.

It was creepier than I expected. When it came out it was treated as an instant classic, though few seem to remember it now. Its a different breed of horror than your used to, something you can watch with your kids.

I don't like spiders either! However, this movie was bearable. John Goodman was much needed comedy relief, and with out him I would have hated the movie. I don't recomend watching it at midnight, (which is when I did when it was at the theaters...
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I don't like spiders either! However, this movie was bearable. John Goodman was much needed comedy relief, and with out him I would have hated the movie. I don't recomend watching it at midnight, (which is when I did when it was at the theaters years ago) it made me jumpy and itchy fealing all night, yuck.