Review of Arachnophobia (1990) by Chencho F — 08 Nov 2008

Scared the crap out of me when I was a kid.

This review of Arachnophobia (1990) was written by Chencho F on 08 Nov 2008.

Arachnophobia has generally received positive reviews.

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