The Spider Woman Strikes Back
“Mistress of Menace!”
Synopsis
A young girl goes to work as a live-in caretaker for a spooky old woman. She doesn't know that every night, the woman drains some blood from her to feed her strange plant.
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The Spider Woman Strikes Back (1946) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-13
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Gale Sondergaard
Zenobia Dollard
Brenda Joyce
Jean Kingsley
Kirby Grant
Hal Wentley
Rondo Hatton
Mario
Hobart Cavanaugh
Bill Stapleton
Milburn Stone
Mr. Moore
Tom Daly
Sam Julian
Norman Leavitt
Tom
Ruth Robinson
Mrs. Wentley (scenes deleted or never filmed)
Adda Gleason
Martha (scenes deleted or never filmed)
Lois Austin
Jenny Hawks (scenes deleted or never filmed)
Eula Guy
Molly Cowin (scenes deleted or never filmed)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor
- Original Title
- The Spider Woman Strikes Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Eric Taylor, Joan Hathaway
Paul Ivano
Ray Snyder
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Arthur Lubin
Director
Ray Snyder
Editor
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Howard Welsch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spider Woman Strikes Back
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What is The Spider Woman Strikes Back about?
A young girl goes to work as a live-in caretaker for a spooky old woman. She doesn't know that every night, the woman drains some blood from her to feed her strange plant.
Who directed The Spider Woman Strikes Back?
The Spider Woman Strikes Back was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in The Spider Woman Strikes Back?
The principal cast of The Spider Woman Strikes Back includes Gale Sondergaard, Brenda Joyce, Kirby Grant, Rondo Hatton, Hobart Cavanaugh.
When was The Spider Woman Strikes Back released and how long is it?
The Spider Woman Strikes Back was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spider Woman Strikes Back?
The Spider Woman Strikes Back holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).