{Film / TV} Arachnophobes beware!: these are films/TV programmes where anyone with a fear of spiders - whether mild to severe - needs to be WARNED of the appearance of these arachnids. Yikes! ,-)
Alert all arachnophobes! . . . You need to be WARNED of the appearance of spiders in these episodes of TV dramas or films.
Whether your arachnophobia/dislike is mild or severe, be warned that this cinema film/TV episode has lots of occurrences of the 8-legged beast, & in detail/close-up!
Sometimes the episode/film title might warn you of the appearance of these arachnids, but most of the time - all too often - they don't!
Suggestion: viewers who don't like these 8-legged 'fiends' look away!
Some are real - or look real. Others are otherwise designed. But all are not a pretty sight for an arachnophobe!
Hope this alert helps! :-)
P.S. Naturally there is a SPOILER ALERT required here for most of these citations!
Whether your arachnophobia/dislike is mild or severe, be warned that this cinema film/TV episode has lots of occurrences of the 8-legged beast, & in detail/close-up!
Sometimes the episode/film title might warn you of the appearance of these arachnids, but most of the time - all too often - they don't!
Suggestion: viewers who don't like these 8-legged 'fiends' look away!
Some are real - or look real. Others are otherwise designed. But all are not a pretty sight for an arachnophobe!
Hope this alert helps! :-)
P.S. Naturally there is a SPOILER ALERT required here for most of these citations!
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- DirectorPaul HolahanStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanBeckett receives a tip and ends up launched into a fight for her life with mercenaries on her trail. Castle tries to figure out why his wife is on the run.An episode of TV drama 'Castle': S8 E2 "XX"
- DirectorMark BeesleyStarsNeill ReaFern SutherlandNic SampsonA "Lord of the Ringz" tour comes across the wife of the tour guide, wrapped in fake cobwebs and poisoned with spider venom.An episode of TV drama 'The Brokenwood Mysteries': S3 E1 "Black Widower"
- DirectorCal CoonsStarsYannick BissonThomas CraigHelene JoyDetective Murdoch investigates the death of Sarah Bosen who apparently threw herself from her hospital room window and breaking her neck in the fall. Sarah was being treated by Julia Ogden for arachnophobia and had been making some progress in overcoming her fears. Murdoch however finds a dead spider in her room. The three remaining members of the treatment group begin to have their doubts about their therapy. Julia's colleague, Dr. Charles Linden, thinks her therapy is a waste of time and as far as he is concerned, Sarah's death proves him correct. He launches a formal complaint to have her research terminated. When her other patients are forced to face their phobias, Murdoch concludes that someone is trying to kill her patients. Meanwhile, Crabtree tries to save his pet spider from Dr. Grace's experiments and Dr. Ogden helps Murdoch overcome his own irrational fear.An episode of TV drama 'Murdoch Mysteries': S7 E6 "Murdochophobia"
- DirectorDaina ReidStarsEssie DavisNathan PageHugo Johnstone-BurtMiss Fisher hosts a tennis tournament, setting the scene for murder and mayhem.An episode of TV drama 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries': S3 E7 "Game, Set & Murder"
- DirectorFrank MarshallStarsJeff DanielsJulian SandsJohn GoodmanA new species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to a small California town in a coffin and starts to breed, leaving a trail of deaths that puzzle and terrify the young doctor newly arrived in town with his family.No need to make ANY comments re THIS film! ,-)
- DirectorJohn T. KretchmerStarsMichael LandesAlexondra LeeRichard GantSomething is seducing and killing young men, and the Special Unit 2 Squad suspects a young woman of being a 'spider mutant' link. A young girl is also attacked by the creature and is taken under the wing of O'Malley, who finds he has a growing attraction to the girl. Ultimately they discover that there are more of these beautiful and deadly 'black widows' than they anticipated and they must find the nest before they claim more victims.An episode of TV drama 'Special Unit 2': S1 E4 "The Web"
- DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsAlexa PenaVegaDaryl SabaraAntonio BanderasThe Cortez siblings set out for a mysterious island, where they encounter a genetic scientist and a set of rival spy kids.CGI'd heavily, but still an 8-legged fiend! ,-)
- DirectorJoe JohnstonStarsRobin WilliamsKirsten DunstBonnie HuntWhen two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.The original 'Jumanji' film of 1995 features LOTS of CGI'd animals, of course, but the GIANT arachnid is just too much! YIKES! ,-)
- DirectorKim MillsStarsPeter BarkworthBeth HarrisPeggy BullockDeanna Ward goes back to her job as a customer representative. Her first customer is a bachelor who promises to buy something for his fiancée. When Deanna returns with the goods, however, she walks into a macabre and terrifying situation.An episode of TV drama 'Shadows of Fear' (1970–73): S1 E10 "Come into my Parlour".
Right at the start of the episode - in the opening credits when the episode title is on the screen. - DirectorJordan Vogt-RobertsStarsTom HiddlestonSamuel L. JacksonBrie LarsonAfter the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong and must fight to escape a primal Eden.Giant spider! Towards the centre of the film. It's a CGI'd spider, but MEGA in size. In a long & VERY spidery scene! Yikes!
- DirectorDewi HumphreysStarsRobert LindsayZoë WanamakerSiobhan HayesSusan gets into the spirit of Halloween.An episode of TV sitcom 'My Family' (2000–11): S4 E08 "Friday the 31st".
Features several - admittedly toy - spiders. However their design in this Hallowe'en episode is of course to install fear, so watch out for a few giant toy s---ders (!) dotted about on the walls as decorations. But my KEY advice is: DON'T watch the scene where the little boy puts his hand in the brown paper bag! - DirectorDewi HumphreysStarsRobert LindsayZoë WanamakerDaniela Denby-AsheSusan decides to run for the council. Ben enters a crossword contest. Michael gets a pet.An episode of TV sitcom 'My Family' (2000–11): S5 E06 "First Past the Post".
Feature a real spider - a tarantula to boot! YIKES! ,-) - DirectorTerence YoungStarsSean ConneryUrsula AndressBernard LeeA resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program.The first 'James Bond, 007' film has a scene featuring a rather ominous-looking & REAL tarantula! YIKES! ,-)
- DirectorPeter YatesStarsKen MarshallLysette AnthonyFreddie JonesA prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet, Krull.Gruesome hybrid spider/human character, played by Francesca Annis as the "Widow of the Web".
Be warned: NOT nice viewing scenes for arachnophobes! :-( - DirectorMike StephensStarsChris BarrieJulia St JohnJudy FlynnWhen Laura explains to Gordon that the staff has sent him to 'Coventry' (as he never noticed), because of his insensitive abuse of security recordings to criticize their 'unappealing physical appearance', he hires psychologist Dr. Matthews to diagnose the source of aggravation in the center. Before the doc proves it's Gordon, horror strikes in the form of a live tarantula sent to Brittas from a millionaire with a grudge. The nearly fatal giant arachnid, however, proves helpful for the greatest local hazard.You have been warned!:
An ugly, 'orrible, & big spider FREQUENTLY appears in an episode of 'The Brittas Empire': S3 E2 "That Creeping Feeling". - DirectorDavid Sullivan ProudfootStarsPaul DarrowJacqueline PearceMichael KeatingCommissioner Sleer hires a mysterious assassin to pick off the crew of the Scorpio, one by one.An episode of the British TV series 'Blake's 7' (1978–81): S4 E07 "Assassin".
Needless to say, the 'spider' in this classic sci-fi series of the 1980s appears to be neither organic nor earthly! But, still, the mimicry of a spider is there, to scary effect . . . So arachnophobes, you have been advised! ,-) - DirectorSusan BelbinStarsRichard WilsonAnnette CrosbieAngus DeaytonA witch predicts an untimely end for Victor; Patrick and Pippa prepare to move far away from the Meldrews, but Patrick gets stuck with Victor while trying to escape his secretary's jealous boyfriend.A special Christmas episode of the British TV series 'One Foot in the Grave' (1990-2001): "The Wisdom of the Witch" (Christmas 1995).
A spider is in the story, to scary effect . . . And the spider sections of the episode are drawn out across this Christmas special episode. So arachnophobes, you have been warned! ,-) - 1976–198149mNot Rated6.9 (249)TV EpisodeDirectorJohn D.F. BlackStarsKate JacksonJaclyn SmithCheryl LaddWhen someone is terrorizing contestants in a beauty pageant, the host Ben Pawl goes to Charlie and the Angels for help.An episode of the US TV series 'Charlie's Angels' (1976–81): S2 E03 "Pretty Angels All in a Row".
A spider is in the story, & not a pretty one, at just 1 minute into the episode. - DirectorBernard McEveetyStarsRobert UrichBart BravermanPhyllis DavisMother Mishkin tries to nail shady real estate developer Worthmeyer and thinks her life is in danger from him, so she hires Dan to protect her. Meanwhile, Dan recruits bumbling Binzer to repossess a car from deadbeat Freddie Tibbs.An episode of US TV series 'Vega$' (1978–81): S1 E04 "Mother Mishkin".
Features 2 real spiders - of the hairy type, to boot! YIKES! ,-) - StarsBelinda LangGary OlsenJulia HillsFollows the lives of the Porters; a seemingly average family whose world is frequently turned upside-down, due to bad luck and bizarre occurrence.Oh dear! The opening credits of series 5 features a clip from a previous episode.
. . . And that clip features a not-small real spider - of the hairy type, to boot! YIKES! ,-)
Sadly, as this is in the opening credits of the entire series, that means all 7 episodes of series 5 have an intro featuring an arachnid: urgghh! - DirectorMatt LipseyStarsBrendan CoyleLesley SharpSteve EdgeTerry and Jan Starling welcome Grandad into their already crowded house after an 'incident' at his retirement home and tomboy daughter Charlie is not pleased at having to share with him.Hugely pregnant daughter Bell gives birth in the birthing pool in the living room whilst eldest son Gravy has,once more,lost one of his eight-legged friends. Grandad's illegitimate son,artist Loz,returns to stay with the family along with Jan's caravan-dwelling nephew Fergie.An episode of TV drama 'Starlings': S1 E1.
Towards the end of the episode. A real/lifelike spider - held in the hand by one of the characters. Of the hairy type, to boot! YIKES! ,-) - DirectorRobert Michael LewisStarsRock HudsonSusan Saint JamesJohn SchuckA séance is attended by the ghost of a woman's dead husband. The woman is a friend of the McMillans, and they they leap into action to rescue her sanity and her life.An episode of TV drama 'McMillan & Wife': S2 E1.
Approx. 25 mins into the episode. A real/lifelike spider - put on the head of a ghostlike character. Of the hairy type, to boot! YIKES! ,-)