Gimly
5/10Marvel as a tarantula in profile moves from left to right across the screen! _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Reviewed on July 26, 2020
The Giant Spider(2013)
NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THIS BLOODTHIRSTY MONSTER! EIGHT CREEPING CRAWLING LEGS OF SHEER TERROR!
5.4(13)1h 11m2013-05-22
Science FictionHorror
The Giant Spider Synopsis
When radiation left behind by atomic weapons testing creates a gigantic killer mutant arachnid, it's up to a trio of scientists, an Army general, and a newspaper reporter and his fiancée to figure out how to stop the hungry beast from devouring the entire county.
The Giant Spider (2013) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Christopher R. Mihm, released on May 22, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Shannon McDonough, Daniel Sjerven, Billie Jo Konze and Michael Cook. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher R. Mihm
- Writers:
- Christopher R. Mihm
- Budget:
- $7,500
- Status:
- Released
The Giant Spider (2013) Trailer
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The Giant Spider Videos & Clips
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"The Giant Spider" ("La Giganta Araneo") Esperanto Trailer
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The Giant Spider Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Shannon McDonough
Shannon McDonough
as Zita Marczak
- Daniel Sjerven
Daniel Sjerven
as Howard Johnson
- Billie Jo Konze
Billie Jo Konze
as Dr. Victoria Hackett
- Michael Cook
Michael Cook
as Dr. Vincent Edwards
- James Norgard
James Norgard
as Dr. Gabriel
- Mark Haider
Mark Haider
as General Castle
- Ware Carlton-Ford
Ware Carlton-Ford
as Joe
Aaron Courteau
as The Major
- Elliott Mihm
Elliott Mihm
as Danny Johnson
- Alice Mihm
Alice Mihm
as Evelyn Johnson
- Stephanie Mihm
Stephanie Mihm
as Rosemary Johnson
- Cherie Gallinati
Cherie Gallinati
as The Boss
Key crew
Directed by Christopher R. Mihm, written by Christopher R. Mihm.
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The Giant Spider Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 13 ratings.
Niko
7/10Very charming indie flick, I had a great time with it. It's a solid parody/homage to the monster movies of the 1950s and can be recommended to any fan of the genre.
Reviewed on November 16, 2025
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The Giant Spider – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Giant Spider online?
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The Giant Spider (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Giant Spider?
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The main cast of The Giant Spider (2013) includes Shannon McDonough, Daniel Sjerven, Billie Jo Konze, Michael Cook and James Norgard. The film was directed by Christopher R. Mihm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Giant Spider released?
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The Giant Spider was released on May 22, 2013 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Giant Spider worth watching?
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The Giant Spider (2013) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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