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Tarantula

  • 1955
  • TMDB 6.5/10
  • 1h 20m

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

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Overview

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

Cast

  • John AgarDr. Matt Hastings
  • Mara CordayStephanie 'Steve' Clayton
  • Leo G. CarrollProf. Gerald Deemer
  • Nestor PaivaSheriff Jack Andrews
  • Ross ElliottJoe Burch
  • Hank PattersonJosh
  • Eddie ParkerPaul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
  • Bert HollandBarney Russell

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