Review of Tarantula (1955) by Matthew C — 21 May 2010
Great 50's B movie classic. Effects very good for the time and budget (sci fi was always given a lower budget than any other film until Forbidden Planet by MGM). Shots of 'giant animals' in their cages are very slick and the spider itself done very well.
Apart from lines like "Jumpin Jupiter" and the very, very quick ending, the script could stand the test of time (although we now know the old 'nature + radiation = monster' plot has been done to death).
A very charming a well executed bit of fluff.
This review of Tarantula (1955) was written by Matthew C on 21 May 2010.
Tarantula has generally received mixed reviews.
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