Review of Arachnophobia (1990) by Jenny K — 16 Oct 2008

This movie haunted me for a long while - I still always check my shoes and my bed for spiders that may be lurking inside.

This review of Arachnophobia (1990) was written by Jenny K on 16 Oct 2008.

Arachnophobia has generally received positive reviews.

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