Tarantula (1955)

6.5/10 80 min Science Fiction Horror

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 Agar

Dr. Matt Hastings

Mara Corday

Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton

Leo G. Carroll

Prof. Gerald Deemer

Nestor Paiva

Sheriff Jack Andrews

Ross Elliott

Joe Burch

Hank Patterson

Josh

Eddie Parker

Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman

Bert Holland

Barney Russell

Raymond Bailey

Dr. Townsend

Steve Darrell

Andy Andersen

Clint Eastwood

Jet Squadron Leader (uncredited)

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