Full disclosure: I hate spiders. Like really, really despise them. God’s creatures blah blah blah – save it. They are absolutely, without a question, the most insidious, terrifying things on the planet. Now, horror films about arachnids? Well, that’s different. They have a built in creepiness factor that ensures, at the very least, it will hit the icky button with me – not my go to sensation for horror, but still creating a sensation while I watch – which promises a memorable experience.
But when you add in a level of fun, and in the case of Kingdom of the Spiders (1977), a ridiculously high quotient of it, I pivot from respect to awe in the space of 97 minutes. Not for the spiders – that will never happen as long as I’m gulping air. But the film? I’m in awe each and every viewing. It’s my favorite Animals Attack film,...
But when you add in a level of fun, and in the case of Kingdom of the Spiders (1977), a ridiculously high quotient of it, I pivot from respect to awe in the space of 97 minutes. Not for the spiders – that will never happen as long as I’m gulping air. But the film? I’m in awe each and every viewing. It’s my favorite Animals Attack film,...
- 11/12/2016
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Oh yeah. The classic 1977 spider flick starring William Shatner right before he did Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Kingdom of the Spiders stars William Shatner as Rack Hansen a veterinarian in Arizona. Rack has problems dealing with his brother's death, though it is never explained in any great detail, so he has to care for his brother's widow and young daughter. He is called upon by his friend Walter Colby (Woody Strode) when Walter's prize…...
- 1/16/2012
- Horrorbid
Since this is my first time writing for The Humpday Threesome, I think I should introduce myself and my, shall we say, style. If you’ve read any of my reviews for The Retro Machine, you likely already know me well. I love horror movies. I love them more than my luggage (10 bonus points if you get that reference). I love every little subgenre you can think of. I love revenge flicks. I love the supernatural seventies. I love lesbian vampires. I love slashers. And I love Nature Hates You! movies.
Since I’ve been on such a roll at finding primo Nature Hates You! flicks, I’ve decided my first entry in the Humpday Threesome would be comprised of these little gems. Now, I am not just picking films from this subgenre, but I am also picking only films about creatures we traditionally find icky or ugly. That’s right.
Since I’ve been on such a roll at finding primo Nature Hates You! flicks, I’ve decided my first entry in the Humpday Threesome would be comprised of these little gems. Now, I am not just picking films from this subgenre, but I am also picking only films about creatures we traditionally find icky or ugly. That’s right.
- 6/9/2010
- by Melissa Yearian
- FusedFilm
As we said when the announcement first came that Kingdom of the Spiders was getting a special edition DVD release, if you've never seen William Shatner's portrayal of manly man Rack Hansen, shame on you! If you don't have any idea what I'm talking about, then you Need to watch the DVD trailer and clips for the film provided by Shout! Factory.
The film's synopsis is as follows: William Shatner stars as veterinarian "Rack" Hansen in this cult film about an Arizona town infested with a horde of arachnids that turn on the humans whose insecticides have depleted their natural food supply. After livestock belonging to Rack’s friend, rancher Walter Colby (Woody Strode), fall victim to a spider attack, entomologist Diane Ashley (Tiffany Bolling) arrives and tries to help Rack deal with the crisis — but with the big county fair fast approaching, Mayor Connors (Roy Engel) refuses to...
The film's synopsis is as follows: William Shatner stars as veterinarian "Rack" Hansen in this cult film about an Arizona town infested with a horde of arachnids that turn on the humans whose insecticides have depleted their natural food supply. After livestock belonging to Rack’s friend, rancher Walter Colby (Woody Strode), fall victim to a spider attack, entomologist Diane Ashley (Tiffany Bolling) arrives and tries to help Rack deal with the crisis — but with the big county fair fast approaching, Mayor Connors (Roy Engel) refuses to...
- 11/19/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
If you've never seen William Shatner's seminal portrayal of Rack Hansen in the 1977 film Kingdom of the Spiders, shame on you! However, come January, 2010, you'll be able to redeem yourself as Shout! Factory will be releasing a Special Edition Uncut version of the film on DVD.
The kind folks at Shout! Factory provided us with a list of what special features will be included, and I for one cannot wait to hear Item #1:
All new interview with William Shatner Audio commentary by director John Bud Cardos, producer Igor Kantor, spider wrangler Jim Brockett, and cinematographer John Morrill, moderated by Scott Spiegel and Lee Christian Jim Brockett: Spider Wrangler featurette Rare behind-the-scenes footage Poster gallery Original theatrical trailer
The film's synopsis is as follows: William Shatner stars as veterinarian "Rack" Hansen in this cult film about an Arizona town infested with a horde of arachnids that turn on...
The kind folks at Shout! Factory provided us with a list of what special features will be included, and I for one cannot wait to hear Item #1:
All new interview with William Shatner Audio commentary by director John Bud Cardos, producer Igor Kantor, spider wrangler Jim Brockett, and cinematographer John Morrill, moderated by Scott Spiegel and Lee Christian Jim Brockett: Spider Wrangler featurette Rare behind-the-scenes footage Poster gallery Original theatrical trailer
The film's synopsis is as follows: William Shatner stars as veterinarian "Rack" Hansen in this cult film about an Arizona town infested with a horde of arachnids that turn on...
- 10/22/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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