The residents of a rural mining town discover that an unfortunate chemical spill has caused hundreds of little spiders to mutate overnight to the size of SUVs. It's then up to mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker to mobilize an eclectic group of townspeople, including the Sheriff's young son, Mike, her daughter, Ashley, and paranoid radio announcer Harlan, into battle against the bloodthirsty eight-legged beasts.
In the desolate mining town of Prosperity, Arizona, a toxic waste spill from a nearby mine causes the local spider population to mutate into monstrous, aggressive creatures. The town's inhabitants, led by Sheriff Sam Parker and his estranged daughter Ashley, must band together to survive the arachnid onslaught and prevent the giant spiders from reaching the outside world. It's a race against time as the town's population dwindles and the spiders grow in size and ferocity.
Eight Legged Freaks received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative nature and reliance on B-movie tropes. However, it found a more favorable audience among viewers who appreciated its campy humor, over-the-top special effects, and creature-feature elements. It's generally regarded as a fun, albeit silly, monster movie.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and entertaining diversion, particularly enjoying the giant spider effects and the comedic elements. Some viewers felt the plot was thin, but overall, it was considered a good popcorn movie for a lighthearted scare.
The film was originally intended to be a parody of the 1954 classic 'Them!', but the tone shifted during production to a more action-oriented horror-comedy.
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