Spiders
A DNA experiment on a rare breed of spider is taking place on a NASA space shuttle, when a freak meteor shower engulfs the shuttle, causing everything to go horribly wrong. One survivor is found on the ship and watched over in a secret location deep in the California desert. The problem continues, as the survivor isn't alone, as another deadly spiders climbs out of him and goes on a rampage around the ship. Curious reporter Marci Eyre must now survive, escape and warn everyone before the spider reaches outside the desert.
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Plot Summary
A military transport plane crashes in the Nevada desert, releasing genetically engineered, highly aggressive spiders that begin to multiply and attack the local population. A desperate team, including a biologist and a deputy sheriff, must race against time to stop the arachnid menace before it consumes the entire city.
Critical Reception
Spiders was generally met with negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak special effects, and uninspired direction. While some viewers might find enjoyment in its B-movie horror elements, it is largely considered a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Critics found the creature effects to be unconvincing and dated.
- The plot was often described as derivative and lacking originality.
- The film was seen as a typical low-budget monster movie with little to offer.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the film is generally considered a low-budget horror flick with common tropes of the genre, often not living up to expectations for creature features.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately distributed as a made-for-television movie.
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