The Spider's Prey (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, The Spider's Prey is a drama and crime film directed by August Blom, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. The titular villain is an infamous international criminal, Mrs. Valentin Kempel, known as “The Predator Spider” due to her habit of ensnaring innocent victims in her web. Men are enchanted by her, and she uses this to coerce them into taking part in her criminal activities. When one of her victims takes his own life, the victim’s brother and a detective decide to put an end to the beautiful criminal’s reign of terror. But The Hunting Spider does not give in so easily – and she is not afraid to use unsporting tricks against her new opponents. FRAGMENT. (stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. The Spider's Prey stars Rita Sacchetto as Valentine Kempel, kaldet Rovedderkoppen, Thorleif Lund as Einar Falkenberg, grosserer, Peter Nielsen as Asbjørn Krag, detektiv and Anton De Verdier as Ritmester Telman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spider's Prey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spider's Prey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spider's Prey (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spider's Prey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Spider's Prey?
- The Spider's Prey stars Rita Sacchetto, Thorleif Lund, Peter Nielsen, Anton De Verdier and Alma Hinding.
- When was The Spider's Prey released?
- The Spider's Prey was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.