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Arachnophobia
Movie (1990)
A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.
Movie (1990)
A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.
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Sex & Nudity
There is some naked female anatomy strategically revealed in a shower sequence, along with female flesh revealed as a spider crawls between a girl's exposed cleavage.
Violence & Gore
The horror-comedy features spider bites causing seizures and death, withered human and animal corpses, squashed and burned spiders, and climactic incendiaries and explosions.
Profanity
Language includes mild swearing and terms like the s-word, hell, damn, and other expressions.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Social drinking is shown, and a character's cellar wine collection becomes key to the climax.
Frightening Scenes
The film features intense horror-comedy elements that may induce nightmares in viewers who fear spiders.
Other things to know
A nail gun is utilized as a weapon, which could inspire unsafe copycat behavior in children.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The main message is about facing and triumphing over one's worst fear, alongside a sardonic depiction of small-town life.
Role models
Dr. Jennings serves as a positive role model by overcoming his paralyzing phobia to protect others.
Representation
The film includes less flattering portrayals of the provincial California townsfolk who seem suspicious and small-minded.
Learning
Families can discuss spiders in real life, including tropical bird-eating species and the beneficial aspects of spiders.
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