Lavalantula (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2015, Lavalantula is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Mike Mendez, running about 83 minutes. “Fire Burns... Lava Bites” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giant lava breathing tarantulas – Lavalantulas – erupt out of ancient volcanos in the Santa Monica Mountains, raining death and destruction upon Los Angeles. With the City of Angels on the verge of incineration, only a washed up ‘90s action hero actor stands in the way of this monstrous swarm of bloodthirsty creatures who burn their victims alive.
Who’s in it. Lavalantula stars Steve Guttenberg as Colton West, Nia Peeples as Olivia West, Patrick Renna as Chris and Carlos Bernard as Interrogator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lavalantula has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lavalantula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lavalantula tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lavalantula (2015)?
- In US, Lavalantula is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lavalantula worth watching?
- Lavalantula holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lavalantula?
- Lavalantula stars Steve Guttenberg, Nia Peeples, Patrick Renna, Carlos Bernard and Michael Winslow.
- When was Lavalantula released?
- Lavalantula was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.