Review of Tarantula (1955) by Wk J — 27 Jan 2008

John Agar rules the 50's Sci-Fi trash era.

This review of Tarantula (1955) was written by Wk J on 27 Jan 2008.

Tarantula has generally received mixed reviews.

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