Spider Baby (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1967, Spider Baby is a comedy and horror film directed by Jack Hill, running about 81 minutes. “Come into my parlor, said the spider to the...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A caretaker devotes himself to three demented siblings after their father's death. But then money-hungry relatives show up to usurp their inheritance. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Who’s in it. Spider Baby stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Bruno, Carol Ohmart as Emily, Quinn K. Redeker as Peter and Beverly Washburn as Elizabeth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Spider Baby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spider Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spider Baby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spider Baby (1967)?
- In US, Spider Baby is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spider Baby worth watching?
- Spider Baby holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spider Baby?
- Spider Baby stars Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart, Quinn K. Redeker, Beverly Washburn and Jill Banner.
- When was Spider Baby released?
- Spider Baby was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.