Spider Baby
“Come into my parlor, said the spider to the...”
Synopsis
In a dilapidated rural mansion, the last generation of the degenerate, inbred Merrye family lives with the inherited curse of a disease that causes them to mentally regress from the age of 10 or so on as they physically develop. The family chauffeur looks out for them and covers up their indiscretions. Trouble comes when greedy distant relatives and their lawyer arrive to dispossess the family of its home.
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Spider Baby Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 14, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Hill
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Spider Baby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $65K
- Production Studios
- Lasky-Monka
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hill
Jack Hill
Ronald Stein
Alfred Taylor
Jack Hill
Gil Lasky, Paul Monka
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hill
Director
Jack Hill
Writer
Jack Hill
Editor
Gil Lasky
Producer
Paul Monka
Producer
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Alfred Taylor
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spider Baby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spider Baby about?
In a dilapidated rural mansion, the last generation of the degenerate, inbred Merrye family lives with the inherited curse of a disease that causes them to mentally regress from the age of 10 or so on as they physically develop. The family chauffeur looks out for them and covers up their indiscretions. Trouble comes when greedy distant relatives and their lawyer arrive to dispossess the family of its home.
Who directed Spider Baby?
Spider Baby was directed by Jack Hill.
Who stars in Spider Baby?
The principal cast of Spider Baby includes Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart, Quinn K. Redeker, Beverly Washburn, Jill Banner.
When was Spider Baby released and how long is it?
Spider Baby was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Spider Baby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spider Baby was composed by Ronald Stein.