The Black Spider (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, The Black Spider is a drama film directed by Markus Fischer, running about 119 minutes. “Based on the novella by Jeremias Gotthelf.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The courageous young midwife Christine makes a pact with the devil to save her village from the brutal terror of the Teutonic Knights. Punished by a spider plague, Christine goes from savior to hunted.
Who’s in it. The Black Spider stars Anatole Taubman as Karrenmacher, Ronald Zehrfeld as Hans von Stoffeln, Lilith Stangenberg as Christine and Marcus Signer as Grünebauer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Spider tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Spider (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Spider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Black Spider?
- The Black Spider stars Anatole Taubman, Ronald Zehrfeld, Lilith Stangenberg, Marcus Signer and Tsogtsaikan Narantsogt.
- When was The Black Spider released?
- The Black Spider was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.