Earth vs. the Spider (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2001, Earth vs. the Spider is a horror and science fiction film directed by Scott Ziehl, running about 90 minutes. “Science made him a mutant... Nature made him a killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shy comic book fan is injected with an experimental serum and starts turning into a spider. When web covered bodies start appearing a policeman starts to investigate the strange case.
Who’s in it. Earth vs. the Spider stars Dan Aykroyd as Det. Insp. Jack Grillo, Devon Gummersall as Quentin Kemmer, Amelia Heinle as Stephanie Lewis and Theresa Russell as Trixie Grillo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Earth vs. the Spider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can 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 Earth vs. the Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earth vs. the Spider tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earth vs. the Spider (2001)?
- In GB, Earth vs. the Spider is available to 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 Earth vs. the Spider worth watching?
- Earth vs. the Spider holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earth vs. the Spider?
- Earth vs. the Spider stars Dan Aykroyd, Devon Gummersall, Amelia Heinle, Theresa Russell and Christopher Cousins.
- When was Earth vs. the Spider released?
- Earth vs. the Spider was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.