Review of Arachnophobia (1990) by Dylan P — 22 Jul 2012

A great parody off horror movies using the classic conception of creepy crawlies. Clever and entertaining.

This review of Arachnophobia (1990) was written by Dylan P on 22 Jul 2012.

Arachnophobia has generally received positive reviews.

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