Is Eight Legged Freaks scary?

MyCinema has not rated Eight Legged Freaks for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, comedy, and horror film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Eight Legged Freaks in the US?

Eight Legged Freaks can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Eight Legged Freaks?

Eight Legged Freaks runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Is Eight Legged Freaks suitable for kids?

Eight Legged Freaks is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20021h 39mAction / Comedy / Horror / Thriller

Eight Legged Freaks

Name: Eight Legged Freaks
Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2002-07-17
Duration: 99 min

Let the squashing begin!

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.

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Eight Legged Freaks at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 39m

At 1h 39m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Comedy · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, comedy, horror, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 1,397 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

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It is a regular evening's length at 1h 39m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
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Questions about Eight Legged Freaks

Is Eight Legged Freaks scary?: MyCinema has not rated Eight Legged Freaks for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, comedy, and horror film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Eight Legged Freaks in the US?: Eight Legged Freaks can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Eight Legged Freaks?: Eight Legged Freaks runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Is Eight Legged Freaks suitable for kids?: Eight Legged Freaks is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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