Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) Reviews

Kingdom of the Spiders (1977)
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In Kingdom of the Spiders a swarm of huge tarantulas, enraged by the misuse of pesticides, try to take over their part of the world. Dr. Robert Hansen (William Shatner), a local Arizona veterinarian joins forces with entomologist Diane Ashley (Tiffany Bolling) to keep the spider population under control. Woody Strode and Altovise Davis also appear as the owners of a neighboring ranch. Unstylishly directed by John Cardos and produced with a sense of humor by "Arachnid Productions," -- and despite bad dialogue, wooden acting and poor special effects -- Kingdom of the Spiders has become a cult classic and favorite of several generations of giant insect horror film buffs. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

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Starring:
William Shatner, Tiffany Bolling, (more)
Director(s):
John Cardos
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Average Ratings

(14 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

Craig G.

I foundly remember this movie from my childhood and as an adult was still entertained. The eco-message was clear enough and still relevant. The story is campy, but a lot of fun. If you are looking for a serious flick, go elsewhere, if you want (unintentional) camp, rent it. Go spiders!

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Mark C.

The 70s saw a host of eco-horror, nature-gone-wild-to-punish-mankind movies, and this is one of my favorites. It's not a good movie. There's nothing special about the cinematography, special effects, acting, or script. Still I can't help but admire the sheer chutzpah of a film predicated on the idea that tarantulas get super-venomous and start eating cows and people because DDT has been used kill crop pests.

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LEILONI A.

I grew up watching this movie and was horrified. I know the whole horror genre now a days people want to see blood guts and good kills. Since I am old school, sometimes showing no blood can escalate a horror movie. This movie to me still has the effects of a classic. My 7 and 9yr old saw this movie and did not want to sleep alone. Now keep in mind they love (Freddy and Jason). It does start out slow and the dialoge may not be the best but the use of real live spiders was a great effect and I don't mean CG. If you are looking for a classic horror film that is not your (Frankenstein or Dracula) then pick this up. You may get a laugh also since the movie was made in the 70's.

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Jennifer L.

i love this! i always like nature out of control type movies. neat ending but i was wishing they had escaped. love this. dont let the low rating keep ya from watching.

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Luella H.

Not only is this movie a classic, the restoration is fantastic! it's a reat treat to see a young, William Shatner too.

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Miguel C.

I couldn't tell if Shatner was playing a randy guy or if he was being himself. If it weren't so into himself he could've been in better movies. The movie itself is entertaining in that lazy-Sunday-afternoon way. The special effects are from the 1950s. Which is strange for a contemporary of Star Wars. This DVD probably looked better than the first time it debuted on drive-in screens around America.

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Howard G.

This is a movie so bad that it is good. William Shatner plays William Shatner. The schmaltz is as thick as always. He plays a vet (yeah right) who has to battle a migration of deadly tarantulas. There is an environmental reason for the migration. Tiffany Bolling with her clothes on for the entire movie is a bit wooden, but easy on the eyes. Some of the other characters have been in movies forever. I especially liked Woody Strode, the former Rams running back from the late 1940's. He still looked fit as a fiddle. The ending is a shocker. Good Friday night popcorn flick.

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Mark H.

William Shatner does he ever not play the captain of the USS Enterprise after the spiders played by the camera man slithering through the grass killed a small cow I should have turned it off. I did turn it off a few scenes later. Thanks but no. Good Times.

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James M.

This was part of "environment and nature" strikes back genre of the 70s and early 80s. (Frogs, Jaws, Killer Bees...) This "period" piece also gives some insights into the subtle sexual harassment of the 70s. It is an ok film for passing some time, though... (It was also Shatner trying to re-make himself after Star Trek.) Watching this "campy" film on the 3rd week of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf, I cannot but wonder if a new round of monster-from-nature abuse movies like this one will emerge.... NO politics, poor dialogue, but it's ok.

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Mary C.

It's a guilty pleasure that my husband and I got a kick out of seeing since the '70s. One of Shatner's first movies after the original Star Trek. Stricly B movie stuff, but a reminder of what man has and continues to do to the environment. And, if you have seen Shatner ride a horse, this is your chance.

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    Craig G.

    I foundly remember this movie from my childhood and as an adult was still entertained. The eco-message was clear enough and still relevant. The story is campy, but a lot of fun. If you are looking for a serious flick, go elsewhere, if you want (unintentional) camp, rent it. Go spiders!

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    Mark C.

    The 70s saw a host of eco-horror, nature-gone-wild-to-punish-mankind movies, and this is one of my favorites. It's not a good movie. There's nothing special about the cinematography, special effects, acting, or script. Still I can't help but admire the sheer chutzpah of a film predicated on the idea that tarantulas get super-venomous and start eating cows and people because DDT has been used kill crop pests.

    Yes   |   No

     
    LEILONI A.

    I grew up watching this movie and was horrified. I know the whole horror genre now a days people want to see blood guts and good kills. Since I am old school, sometimes showing no blood can escalate a horror movie. This movie to me still has the effects of a classic. My 7 and 9yr old saw this movie and did not want to sleep alone. Now keep in mind they love (Freddy and Jason). It does start out slow and the dialoge may not be the best but the use of real live spiders was a great effect and I don't mean CG. If you are looking for a classic horror film that is not your (Frankenstein or Dracula) then pick this up. You may get a laugh also since the movie was made in the 70's.

    Yes   |   No

     
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