Spiders break free from a spider farm located in Prosperity, Arizona, after toxic waste is improperly released into a nearby river, transforming them into enormous, human-eating creatures. The question becomes whether the unusual residents of this Arizona town can survive, or if spiders will ultimately dominate the planet and destroy humanity. Eight Legged Freaks openly pays tribute to classic creature features from the 1950s, like Tarantula and Them!, giving those films a nod with plenty of attention. It’s possibly the most overlooked of all modern-day homages, and it doesn't try to be anything other than what it is. The CGI effects aren’t perfect, but even that contributes to the film’s obvious absurdity, which is part of its charm. After all, how else would we see twenty-foot spiders leaping around and eating an irritating teenager? Maybe people judge Eight Legged Freaks too harshly because the actors aren't exactly A-list talent. Isn’t that a common characteristic of this type of movie, though? I believe the cast does a good job; David Arquette has plenty of goofy charm, Kari Wuher is a capable female action hero, and the child actors (including a young Scarlett Johansson) are quite enjoyable. Director Ellory Elkayem, who seems to have an affinity for insects after directing They Nest in 2000, sticks closely to genre conventions. There’s a quirky western town set out in the desert, populated by characters ranging from eccentric individuals to clueless politicians, and the story follows the standard formula of impending doom played for laughs. Pay attention to John Ottman's score, which uses variations on "Itsy Bitsy Spider," and notice John S. Bartley’s Arizona cinematography. While it lacks the clever writing of Tremors or the star power of 1990’s Arachnophobia, Eight Legged Freaks certainly deserves a spot among similar entertaining and unsettling films. As the tagline states: "Do you hate spiders? Do you really hate spiders? Well they don't like you either." I think it’s safe to say the story is complete; what do you think? 7/10

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