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Eight Legged Freaks [Blu-ray] [DVD]

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Genre Comedy
Format DVD, Subtitled
Contributor Scott Terra, Dean Devlin, David Arquette, Ellory Elkayem, Jesse Alexander, Doug E. Doug, Bruce Berman, Scarlett Johansson, Kari Wuhrer See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 39 minutes
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What do you get when you cross toxic waste with a bunch of exotic spiders? Eaten! The townies of Prosperity, Arizona will all become a screaming smorgasbord if mutated arachnids as big as SUVs have their way in this comedy/horror crowd pleaser whose creators include the producers of Independence Day and Godzilla. Spiders that leap like gazelles, web-spitting spiders, spiders that suck your insides out as if through a straw—they're all among the behemoths conjured up by an inventive effects team.

David Arquette (Scream) leads the two-legged stars, mobilizing the citizenry in a last-ditch fight to survive. Here's hoping they succeed. Otherwise, Prosperity—maybe the world—could be reduced to one giant, uh, website!


Bonus Content:

  • 2K Scan of the Interpositive
  • "It's an Invasion! The Making of Eight Legged Freaks" - Including Brand-New Interviews with Writer/Director Ellory Elkayem, Producers Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin , Co-Stars Doug E. Doug and Rick Overton, Composer John Ottman, Creature/Make-up Effects
  • Audio Commentary by Co-Stars David Arquette and Rick Overton, Ellory Elkayem and Dean Devlin
  • Eight Spine-Tingling Additional Scenes of Spiders in Action
  • Ellory Elkayem's Award-Winning Short Film, Larger than Life
  • Theatrical Trailer
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  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.28 x 6.73 x 0.59 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Ellory Elkayem
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 39 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2021
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, Scott Terra, Doug E. Doug, Scarlett Johansson
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Dean Devlin, Bruce Berman
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ SHOUT! FACTORY
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GPZXNC2
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Jesse Alexander, Ellory Elkayem
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,512 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
4,512 global ratings
Shout Factory finally brings this delightful forgotten creature-feature comedy to Blu-Ray!
5 Stars
Shout Factory finally brings this delightful forgotten creature-feature comedy to Blu-Ray!
"Eight Legged Freaks" is one of those movies that hasn't quite earned a major cult following, but definitely deserves to. This early-2000's creature-feature comedy has a lot going for it-- some sharp comedy, icky gooey monsters, fun performances... heck, it even has an early turn from a young Scarlett Johansson. And yet, it's been almost completely forgotten as far as I can tell. And that's a real shame, because I think it actually holds up quite well.The small town of Prosperity, Arizona suddenly finds itself besieged by giant man-eating mutant spiders after a toxic waste spill. And it's up to a motley crew of heroes (David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, Scott Terra, Doug E. Doug, Scarlett Johansson, Rick Overton) to squash this threat and save the day!Directed and co-written by Ellory Elkayem, "Eight Legged Freaks" is a very entertaining bit of campy fun that often feels reminiscent of movies like the original "Tremors" and "Deep Rising"-- monster movies with a likeable cast and a strong sense of humor. It's well-directed and structured, and each character feels clearly defined and has their moment to shine. On the whole, it's a really competent movie. And the cast is absolutely great. David Arquette in particular shines in one of his best turns as a leading man, and Wuhrer is incredibly engaging and fun. Special props definitely go to an underrated Overton and a hilarious Doug. And Terra and Johansson also do quite well for their young ages. It's just a really good ensemble all around.And thanks to Shout Factory, we finally have this movie on home video in HD. All around, the 2K transfer is very solid, and is a good step-up over the old DVD edition. The image is generally sharp and the colors are suitably vibrant. And the sound quality is also quite good. All-in-all, this is easily the definitive home video release at this point in time.In terms of extra, Shout does provide us with a new retrospective documentary that is fun and engaging. Running about 45 minutes, it features interviews with several cast and crew members as they reminisce about the film's production. It's unfortunately noticeable that the documentary was filmed in the time of COVID, as all the interviews seem to be shot via webcam at the subjects' homes. But I can't fault them too much. They did the best they could during a global pandemic. Also present are previous DVD features including a fun commentary track and the original short film "Larger than Life" that inspired the movie.I'm really happy that Shout has given a spotlight to this delightful little film. It's a really entertaining flick that deserves a lot more recognition. Hopefully this new release will give it some much needed exposure.I'm giving "Eight Legged Freaks" on Blu-Ray a 5 out of 5. The movie is a lot of fun. The new HD transfer is excellent. And the extra are really solid. If you're a fan of horror-comedies, I'd highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shout Factory finally brings this delightful forgotten creature-feature comedy to Blu-Ray!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
"Eight Legged Freaks" is one of those movies that hasn't quite earned a major cult following, but definitely deserves to. This early-2000's creature-feature comedy has a lot going for it-- some sharp comedy, icky gooey monsters, fun performances... heck, it even has an early turn from a young Scarlett Johansson. And yet, it's been almost completely forgotten as far as I can tell. And that's a real shame, because I think it actually holds up quite well.

The small town of Prosperity, Arizona suddenly finds itself besieged by giant man-eating mutant spiders after a toxic waste spill. And it's up to a motley crew of heroes (David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, Scott Terra, Doug E. Doug, Scarlett Johansson, Rick Overton) to squash this threat and save the day!

Directed and co-written by Ellory Elkayem, "Eight Legged Freaks" is a very entertaining bit of campy fun that often feels reminiscent of movies like the original "Tremors" and "Deep Rising"-- monster movies with a likeable cast and a strong sense of humor. It's well-directed and structured, and each character feels clearly defined and has their moment to shine. On the whole, it's a really competent movie. And the cast is absolutely great. David Arquette in particular shines in one of his best turns as a leading man, and Wuhrer is incredibly engaging and fun. Special props definitely go to an underrated Overton and a hilarious Doug. And Terra and Johansson also do quite well for their young ages. It's just a really good ensemble all around.

And thanks to Shout Factory, we finally have this movie on home video in HD. All around, the 2K transfer is very solid, and is a good step-up over the old DVD edition. The image is generally sharp and the colors are suitably vibrant. And the sound quality is also quite good. All-in-all, this is easily the definitive home video release at this point in time.

In terms of extra, Shout does provide us with a new retrospective documentary that is fun and engaging. Running about 45 minutes, it features interviews with several cast and crew members as they reminisce about the film's production. It's unfortunately noticeable that the documentary was filmed in the time of COVID, as all the interviews seem to be shot via webcam at the subjects' homes. But I can't fault them too much. They did the best they could during a global pandemic. Also present are previous DVD features including a fun commentary track and the original short film "Larger than Life" that inspired the movie.

I'm really happy that Shout has given a spotlight to this delightful little film. It's a really entertaining flick that deserves a lot more recognition. Hopefully this new release will give it some much needed exposure.

I'm giving "Eight Legged Freaks" on Blu-Ray a 5 out of 5. The movie is a lot of fun. The new HD transfer is excellent. And the extra are really solid. If you're a fan of horror-comedies, I'd highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars El Ataque de las Arañas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars El Ataque de las Arañas.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 11, 2021
Esta película es un homenaje a esas cintas de los 50’s donde insectos enormes causaban estragos en una población entera.
Es evidente que este tipo de película no debe tomarse en serio, es una horror/comedy que cumple con su propósito: entretener.
Producida por Dean Devlin y Roland Emmerich (mancuerna de éxitos taquilleros como Independece Day, Day After Tomorrow y Godzilla), y protagonizada por David Arquette (Scream), Kari Wuhrer (Anaconda) y una joven Scarlett Johansson.
Basada en el cortometraje ‘Larger than Life’ también dirigido por Ellory Elkayem y filmada en un periodo de 40 días con un presupuesto modesto de $30 MDD (un tercio de ese presupuesto fue para los efectos especiales), está cinta se ha vuelto un clásico como Tremors, Gremlins y Aracnofobia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Echt Freaky und Funny
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5.0 out of 5 stars 蜘蛛も巨大化すれば人間の天敵ですね。
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5.0 out of 5 stars Algo corto de material
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