JPV852
Kind of boring creature-attack movie that only has one thing going for it, though would be a big spoiler. This made-for-TV movie was watchable enough and has its moments but I found my mind wandering for most of this. **2.75/5**
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Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
1977
Movie
100 min
English
An airplane carring coffee beans from South America has some unpleasant stowaways: a hoard of tarantulas which overcome the pilots as the airplane is flying over an orange-producing town in California. The airplane crashes, and the unlucky inhabitants of the town release the poisonous spiders into their midst. Once the town's officials discover that the tarantulas are responsible for several deaths, the tarantulas have already descended upon the town's only orange-processing factory. The town's citizens risk their lives to remove the tarantulas from the factory while the poisonous pests are rendered motionless by the transmitted sound of buzzing bees
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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Lee H. Katzin•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A cargo plane carrying a deadly shipment of tarantulas crashes in the Arizona desert, releasing the venomous arachnids into a small town. As the tarantulas begin to multiply and attack the unsuspecting residents, a group of survivors must band together to fight for their lives against the relentless onslaught of the creatures.
Critical Reception
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo is a low-budget horror film that received generally poor reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak special effects, and over-the-top acting. However, it has gained a cult following among fans of B-movies and creature features for its campy entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
The film is often criticized for its low production values and uninspired script.
Despite its flaws, it's considered a guilty pleasure by some fans of cheesy horror.
The special effects, particularly the tarantula models, are a common point of derision.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely split, with many viewers acknowledging its status as a B-movie and finding enjoyment in its campy nature, while others are put off by the dated special effects and predictable storyline.
Fun Fact
The film famously features a scene where a character is attacked by a tarantula that is clearly a puppet made of yarn.
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