Review of Tarantula (1955) by Tany T — 19 Jun 2008

Surprisingly entertaining. And man, that tarantula really showed those jerks who's boss!

This review of Tarantula (1955) was written by Tany T on 19 Jun 2008.

Tarantula has generally received mixed reviews.

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