The Giant Spider Invasion (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 4.1

The Giant Spider Invasion poster

Released in 1975, The Giant Spider Invasion is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bill Rebane, running about 84 minutes. “Creeping!...Crawling!...Crushing!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A black hole hits North Wisconsin and opens a door to other dimensions. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! Dr. Jenny Langer and Dr. Vance from NASA try to save the world.

Who’s in it. The Giant Spider Invasion stars Steve Brodie as Dr. Vance, Barbara Hale as Dr. Jenny Langer, Robert Easton as Kester and Leslie Parrish as Ev, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Giant Spider Invasion has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Giant Spider Invasion page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Giant Spider Invasion tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Giant Spider Invasion (1975)?
In US, The Giant Spider Invasion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Giant Spider Invasion worth watching?
The Giant Spider Invasion holds an audience score of 4.1 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 The Giant Spider Invasion?
The Giant Spider Invasion stars Steve Brodie, Barbara Hale, Robert Easton, Leslie Parrish and Alan Hale Jr..
When was The Giant Spider Invasion released?
The Giant Spider Invasion was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.