Cast and Crew of Eight Legged Freaks

Eight Legged Freaks

"Eight Legged Freaks" is a thrilling horror-comedy that follows the small mining town of Prosperity after a chemical spill causes hundreds of spiders to mutate into gigantic, SUV-sized predators. Mining engineer Chris McCormick (David Arquette) and Sheriff Samantha Parker (Kari Wuhrer), along with a colorful group of townspeople including the sheriff's children, unite to fight off the monstrous arachnid invasion. Amidst scares and laughs, the townsfolk band together to save their home from the eight-legged nightmare.

Trivia:
1. The film used a blend of CGI and animatronic spiders, with the animatronics built to create tactile realism for actors, enhancing their performances.
2. David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer performed many of their own stunts, which included close encounters with the animatronic spiders.
3. The movie was inspired by classic creature features of the 1950s, aiming to blend nostalgic monster movie fun with modern visual effects.

Main Cast of Eight Legged Freaks

David Arquette as Chris McCormick

David Arquette

Chris McCormick
Kari Wuhrer as Sheriff Samantha Parker

Kari Wuhrer

Sheriff Samantha Parker
Doug E. Doug as Harlan Griffith

Doug E. Doug

Harlan Griffith

Crew of Eight Legged Freaks

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