Web of the Spider (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, Web of the Spider is a horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 102 minutes. “Based on Edgar Allen Poe's "Night of the Living Dead"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alan Foster, a professional American journalist, travels to London to meet with Edgar Allen Poe for an interview. While in London, Alan soon finds himself in the company of Lord Blackwood, and Alan accepts a bet to spend a night in his castle
Who’s in it. Web of the Spider stars Anthony Franciosa as Alan Foster, Michèle Mercier as Elisabeth Blackwood, Klaus Kinski as Edgar Allan Poe and Peter Carsten as Dr. Carmus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Web of the Spider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Web of the Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Web of the Spider tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Web of the Spider (1971)?
- In US, Web of the Spider is available to stream on Cultpix and Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Web of the Spider worth watching?
- Web of the Spider holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Web of the Spider?
- Web of the Spider stars Anthony Franciosa, Michèle Mercier, Klaus Kinski, Peter Carsten and Silvano Tranquilli.
- When was Web of the Spider released?
- Web of the Spider was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.