Spider Baby 1967

Come into my parlor, said the spider to the...

6.906 / 10   149 vote(s)
Comedy Horror

A caretaker devotes himself to three demented siblings after their father's death. But then money-hungry relatives show up to usurp their inheritance. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Release Date 1967-12-24
Runtime 1h 21m
Directors Jack Hill, Alfred Taylor, Bart Patton
Producers Gil Lasky, Paul Monka, Alan Riseman, Marvin Levine
Writer Jack Hill

A fun romp. This movie feels like it is wedged between old school horror, and more recent exploitation films. Stylistically, it feels 50s, yet subject matter is more 70s exploitation. I liked it, but I will watch a lot of garbage. Give it a try. Young Sid Haig as a bonus.

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