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_**Stuck on a remote Pacific island with mutated arachnids**_ An expedition from Guam investigates a remote island in the Pacific after a man dies of a fatal spider bite. Chris Potter plays the leader of the mission and Alex Reid the pil...
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Arachnid
2001
Movie
95 min
English
Mercer's brother, an amateur pilot, crashes on an island and is killed by a giant spider. A year later, when Mercer goes in search of him, she discovers a breed of poisonous arachnids ready to attack.
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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jack Sholder•Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of people on a remote island expedition finds themselves hunted by a monstrous, genetically engineered spider. As the creature grows in size and ferocity with each kill, the survivors must band together to find a way to escape the island and defeat the terrifying arachnid before it consumes them all.
Critical Reception
Arachnid received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its low-budget effects and predictable plot. While some appreciated its attempts at a creature-feature horror with a sci-fi edge, others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from weak special effects that detract from the horror.
The plot follows a very standard creature-feature formula with little originality.
Despite its flaws, it delivers some predictable thrills for B-movie horror fans.
Google audience: Audience reception for Arachnid is largely absent from public records, indicating it did not gain significant traction or widespread discussion among viewers.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Spain and features a predominantly Spanish cast and crew, despite being an American production.
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