Review of Arachnophobia (1990) by Jessica I — 20 Oct 2009

Walked out half way through. Spiders not for me. Saw it on video years later.

This review of Arachnophobia (1990) was written by Jessica I on 20 Oct 2009.

Arachnophobia has generally received positive reviews.

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