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Tarantula (1955)

Tarantula (1955)

Science Fiction Horror

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

Release Date: 1955, October 29
Directors: Jack Arnold
Countries: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Eddie Parker, Raymond Bailey, Leo G. Carroll, John Agar, Dee Carroll, Edwin Rand, Nestor Paiva, Ross Elliott, Mara Corday, Bert Holland, Wag Blesing

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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