''Tarantula'' (1955)

  • Celluloid Terror
  • Less than 1 min

By Crusader1307

1955's ''Tarantula'' is a Classic ''Giant Monster'' Film, which thrilled American audiences. Although classed a ''B-Movie'', it is still a staple in the genre. An a-typical Plot Mad Scientist experiments on Humans and animals using Arachnid venom, which causes Humans to become deformed and animals to grow to massive proportions, an escaped test subject (the Titled Tarantula) grows to epic size and terrorizes a New Mexico Town. Napalmed by The USAF (in movie ''nick of time'') sadly no sequels were envisioned. The Model used (a giant Puppet), was merged with clever cuts on film with rear Tarantula's. The film cost over $1 Million (USD) to produce an unheard of sum for such a film in the '50s. Seriously worth a look-see.