Kiss of the Tarantula
“So silent. So deadly. So final.”
Synopsis
A disturbed teenage girl unleashes her pet tarantula against her "enemies."
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Kiss Of The Tarantula ≣ 1976 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ernesto Macias
Walter Bradley
Suzanna Ling
Susan Bradley
Herman Wallner
John Bradley
Patricia Landon
Nancy Drury
Linda Spatz
Tracy
Beverly Eddins
Martha Bradley
Jay Scott
Bo Richards
Rebecca Eddins
Susan / Age 10
Rita French
Joan
W. James Eddins
Sgt. Wes Matthews
Jared Davis
Dr. Morgan
Stratton Leopold
Eric Craig
Stratton Leopold
Joe Penny
Mary Tyree
Hamilton / Nurse
Ron Prather
Bob Havens
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Munger
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Cady, Warren Hamilton Jr.
- Original Score
- Phillan Bishop
- Original Title
- Kiss of the Tarantula
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Cinema-Vu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Munger
Daniel Cady, Warren Hamilton Jr.
Phillan Bishop
Henning Schellerup
Warren Hamilton Jr.
Daniel Cady, John H. Burrows, Curt Drady, John Holokan
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Cady
Writer
Chris Munger
Director
Warren Hamilton Jr.
Writer
Warren Hamilton Jr.
Editor
Henning Schellerup
Director of Photography
Daniel Cady
Producer
John H. Burrows
Producer
Phillan Bishop
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss of the Tarantula
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What is Kiss of the Tarantula about?
A disturbed teenage girl unleashes her pet tarantula against her "enemies."
Who directed Kiss of the Tarantula?
Kiss of the Tarantula was directed by Chris Munger.
Who stars in Kiss of the Tarantula?
The principal cast of Kiss of the Tarantula includes Ernesto Macias, Suzanna Ling, Herman Wallner, Patricia Landon, Linda Spatz.
When was Kiss of the Tarantula released and how long is it?
Kiss of the Tarantula was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss of the Tarantula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss of the Tarantula was composed by Phillan Bishop.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss of the Tarantula?
Kiss of the Tarantula holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).