Review of Arachnophobia (1990) by Colette Q — 26 Apr 2011

The reason I'm forever afraid of spiders.

This review of Arachnophobia (1990) was written by Colette Q on 26 Apr 2011.

Arachnophobia has generally received positive reviews.

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