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Arachnophobia [DVD] [1991]

DVD ~ Jeff Daniels
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, John Goodman, Harley Jane Kozak, Stuart Pankin
  • Directors: Frank Marshall
  • Writers: Don Jakoby, Al Williams, Wesley Strick
  • Producers: Frank Marshall, Don Jakoby, Kathleen Kennedy, Richard Vane
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: French
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Hollywood Pictures Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Jan 2001
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D07J
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,345 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
DVD 9
French\Italian
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 4.0 Surround French Italian
Dolby Digital 4.1 Surround English
Dolby Digital 4.0 Surround
Dolby Digital 4.1 Surround
French


Synopsis
A group of scientists discover a new species of spider in the Amazon Rain Forest and accidentally bring one home with them on their return. The inhabitants of a small town in California are soon plagued by a mysterious killer...

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you're afraid of spiders, watch out!, 21 Jan 2005
By Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews
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"Arachnophobia" is a clever comedy/thriller sure to scare the spider-phobes out there. Jeff Daniels and Harley Jane Kozak star as Dr. Ross and Molly Jennings, a young couple who have moved to the country to start his medical practice. Little do they know that a huge, deadly spider has arrived from South America and is reproducing - a lot. One by one, town residents start dropping like flies, until Ross figures out they were all died of spider bites. This brings back memories of a childhood trauma that left him with a paralyzing fear of spiders. And the spider's nest is right in Ross' barn.

There are many creepy scenes menacing spiders that will have you looking around to make sure none are near you. The idyllic rural setting contrasts nicely with the intensely scary stalking spiders. Daniels is perfect as the dedicated young doctor and John Goodman has a small but funny part as an exterminator. The movie may be too scary for very young children, but others will giggle a little and gasp a lot.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a nifty creature feature, 20 Jun 2005
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This often amusing, sometimes suspenseful film about killer spiders starts out in the dense jungles of Venezuela, with bug-O-maniac Julian Sands, as he tracks down a new species of lethal as well as big and hairy arachnid. One of these hairy creatures finds its way to sweet suburbia in California, using a wooden coffin as transport, and starts mating with the local spider population, causing havoc and rigor mortis.
City transplant Jeff Daniels, a doctor with severe arachnophobia, who wants the quiet country life as long as he doesn't have to see a spider, finds himself the center of controversy because of the deaths, and his newly bought house infested with the critters. Daniels, one of Hollywood's more underrated actors, gives a terrific performance as Dr. Jennings, as he tries some hands-on therapy for his phobia.

John Goodman is hilarious as the town exterminator, who if he can't kill 'em with insecticide, uses his big boots, and others in the fine cast are Harley Jane Kozak as Molly Jennings, Henry Jones as old Dr. Metcalf, and Stuart Pankin as stubborn Sheriff Parsons. This was the feature film directorial debut for Frank Marshall, who has been known mostly as a producer, mainly for Stephen Spielberg's films. A good score by Trevor Jones (with songs like Jimmy Buffett's "Don't Bug Me") adds to the overall enjoyment of this fun creature feature, which takes us back to the days when the big bugs were filmed in black and white.
Total running time is 103 minutes.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!, 4 Nov 2000
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What? You've never seen Arachnophobia? I don't believe you! I'm pretty sure everyone in the world has seen and been chilled to the bone by this film... the first time I saw it, it scared the crap out of me and has haunted me ever since - I still look up at light fittings and shower heads on entering the bathroom!

This is a must for your collection, whether you buy loads of DVDs or are just looking for something to try out your new piece of kit. ...you'd be hard pressed to get a better deal! Buy this one now!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Anyone Suffer From Arachnophobia?
Directed by Frank Marshall and co produced by Steven Spielberg, Arachnophobia stars Jeff Daniels, Harley Jane Kozak, John Goodman, and Julian Sands. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andrew Kerr

4.0 out of 5 stars AN INTERESTING KILLER SPIDER FILM

On an expedition to the remote corners of South America to observe the wildlife, Dr. James Atherton (Julian Sands) encounters one of the most deadly species of spider ever,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by stuart

3.0 out of 5 stars Quick Reviews
One for spider lovers the world over this is an impressive fusion of genres which, unlike many other movies which use the same tactic, pays off. Read more
Published on 25 Jul 2006 by carlosnightman

5.0 out of 5 stars 'cute' movie
I love spiders, and this movie is the best movie about spiders I've ever seen, because it looks realistic...
I don't see why this should be too scary though... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2004 by Adrian Grau

5.0 out of 5 stars Along Came The Rain And Washed The Spider Out
I have not watch many proper horror films and when i decided to watch this one night i had no idea just how scary it was going to be, especially for a PG rated film. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2004 by no1filmaddict

4.0 out of 5 stars Spider's everywhere so cool!!
This film had great acting & i love spiders and this is 4 reasons why:
1.They look great
2.they're fascinating to look at
3. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2004 by Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars I Dare Ya 2 Eat Popcorn
I made the stupid mistake of watching this film at 11:00 - 1:00pm and after seein this i couldnt sleep i was in fact afraid to fall asleep. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2003 by Tim

5.0 out of 5 stars Too scary to be a PG
The film is excellent, funny in some points, scary, too scary to be a PG rating.
The film is all about a photographer who goes on a trip to Africa or somewhere I can't... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2003 by pwoods49

5.0 out of 5 stars AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy This Movie Now!! Sit Down With Your Partner, Grab The Popcorn, Put Your Feet Up, I REPEAT!!! PUT YOUR FEET UP!!! Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiders, spiders, spiders!
My girlfriend says that everyone is scared of spiders... i disagree, i love them. This film gives arachnophobes an excuse, but my god, what a film! Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2002 by tarantula-man

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