When I first catch this movie on HBO I just had in my mind one thing: throw an hour and a half of my life on the sofa just for the sake of wasting my time and I most say that I pretty much enjoy watch this movie. Ok, ok I know a little Nothing-Hill town under attack by genetically degenerated spiders is so B-grade predictable, but this movie tries to go one step ahead of its genre. Its special effects are what make it worth a look, the crawling monsters are pretty well - and scary - portrayed, and as a matter of fact I will not recommend this film to those who suffer from arachnophobia, beware on advance it might no let you sleep for a week or so! To state a more clear overview of the film, imagine that this movie is a re-edition of one of those good old classics like `The Visitor' but with worthy special effects such as the aliens of `Independence Day' or `Godzilla', like I say arachnophobians stay away, but if you are a fan of the genre then this movie is a must see. I think that this film gives a good overview of what sci-fi remakes should be: being faithful to the original plot but spicing it with top of the line special effects and a little bit of funny quotes, like the movie `Mars attacks!' Predictable? Yes, A remake? Of course! But fun and freaking enough for a Sunday afternoon when there's nothing else interesting to do and you don't want something Copolla, Stone or such of the sort to watch.
Review of Eight Legged Freaks
