The Spider (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1958, The Spider is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 73 minutes. “The Spider will eat you alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teenagers from a small town and their high school science teacher join forces to battle a giant mutant spider, living in a cave nearby and getting hungry.
Who’s in it. The Spider stars Ed Kemmer as Art Kingman, June Kenney as Carol Flynn, Eugene Persson as Mike Simpson and Gene Roth as Sheriff Cagle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Spider has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spider tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spider (1958)?
- In US, The Spider is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spider worth watching?
- The Spider holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Spider?
- The Spider stars Ed Kemmer, June Kenney, Eugene Persson, Gene Roth and Hal Torey.
- When was The Spider released?
- The Spider was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.