description Arachnophobia Overview
Arachnophobia is a 1990 horror comedy film set in a Californian town facing an infestation of venomous spiders. The narrative centers on the residents’ efforts to combat the arachnid threat and prevent environmental damage. Jeff Daniels and John Goodman star in this debut feature from director Frank Marshall.
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info Arachnophobia Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1990 |
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Who stars in the 1990 film Arachnophobia?
The movie stars Jeff Daniels as Dr. Ross Jennings and John Goodman as the quirky exterminator, Delbert McClintock. It was directed by Frank Marshall, marking his feature film directorial debut.
What is the main plot of the horror-comedy Arachnophobia?
The film follows a small Californian town that becomes overrun by deadly, venomous spiders originating from Venezuela. The local doctor must team up with an exterminator to stop an aggressive queen spider from wiping out the population.
How were the spiders in Arachnophobia created for the movie?
The production famously used hundreds of real, non-venomous Avondale spiders from New Zealand for the wide shots. For scenes where the spiders interacted closely with the actors, highly detailed mechanical and animatronic spiders were used.
Is Arachnophobia suitable for children?
While it is rated PG-13, Arachnophobia is famously known to be terrifying for anyone who actually suffers from the fear of spiders. However, John Goodman's comedic performance provides some lighter, horror-comedy moments throughout the film.
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