Kingdom of the Spiders
“A Living, Crawling, Hell on Earth!”
Synopsis
Investigating the mysterious deaths of a number of farm animals, vet Rack Hansen discovers that his town lies in the path of hordes of migrating tarantulas. Before he can take action, the streets are overrun by killer spiders, trapping a small group of townsfolk in a remote hotel.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) - DVD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-18
Top Cast
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William Shatner
Dr. Robert 'Rack' Hansen
Tiffany Bolling
Diane Ashley
Woody Strode
Walter Colby
Lieux Dressler
Emma Washburn
David McLean
Sheriff Gene Smith
Natasha Ryan
Linda Hansen
Altovise Davis
Birch Colby
Joe Ross
Vern Johnson
Marcy Lafferty
Terry Hansen
Hoke Howell
Earl Forbes
Adele Malis-Morey
Betty Johnson
Roy Engel
Mayor Connors
Bill Coontz
Clyde
Whitey Hughes
The Baron
Jay Lawrence
Deputy
Bettie Bolling
Mildred
Anita Merritt
Waitress
Nadia Caillou
Screaming Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
34x
+$16.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John "Bud" Cardos
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Caillou, Richard Robinson
- Original Title
- Kingdom of the Spiders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $17M
- Production Studios
- Arachnid Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John "Bud" Cardos
Alan Caillou, Richard Robinson, Stephen Lodge, Jeffrey M. Sneller
John Arthur Morrill, John D. Wheeler
Steven Zaillian, Igo Kantor
Henry Fownes, Jeffrey M. Sneller, Igo Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Caillou
Screenplay
Whitey Hughes
Stunt Coordinator
Jeffrey M. Sneller
Producer
John Arthur Morrill
Director of Photography
Steven Zaillian
Editor
Igo Kantor
Producer
Igo Kantor
Editor
John "Bud" Cardos
Director
Richard Robinson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingdom of the Spiders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kingdom of the Spiders about?
Investigating the mysterious deaths of a number of farm animals, vet Rack Hansen discovers that his town lies in the path of hordes of migrating tarantulas. Before he can take action, the streets are overrun by killer spiders, trapping a small group of townsfolk in a remote hotel.
Who directed Kingdom of the Spiders?
Kingdom of the Spiders was directed by John "Bud" Cardos.
Who stars in Kingdom of the Spiders?
The principal cast of Kingdom of the Spiders includes William Shatner, Tiffany Bolling, Woody Strode, Lieux Dressler, David McLean.
When was Kingdom of the Spiders released and how long is it?
Kingdom of the Spiders was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kingdom of the Spiders?
Kingdom of the Spiders had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $17M at the worldwide box office (34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kingdom of the Spiders?
Kingdom of the Spiders holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).