
A large South American spider is accidentally brought to America in a crate with a dead body, where it mates with a local spider. The deadly offspring cause residents of a small California town to vanish due to spider bites. Jeff Daniels and Harley Jane Kozak star as doctors who, with the help of an exterminator, work to eradicate these lethal spiders. Trivia: 1) Many of the spider scenes used real spiders to add authenticity, despite the risks and challenges. 2) Jeff Daniels was initially hesitant to star in a horror-comedy but was won over by the film's humor and unique blend of scares and laughs. 3) The film inspired a renewed interest in spider-related horror films, blending comedy with creature feature elements effectively.