Review of Tarântula (2015) by Karl-Johan L — 11 Oct 2009

I don't think you could release a sci-fi movie in the 50's unless there was at least one mutant in the picture.

If you only know John Agar as the ex-husband of Shirley Temple or from his solid supporting roles in westerns like She Wore a Yellow Ribbon or Fort Apache then you're in for a treat. His best work is to be found in campy B-movies like The Rocket Man, Revenge of the Creature, The Mole People and here in Tarantula.

Tarantula is 50's sci-fi gold, complete with a giant guinea pig and a mysterious microphone that appears from time to time in the upper frame of certain scenes. Unless you suffer from severe arachnophobia, this is not a film that will cause you any sleepless nights. It is, however, a lot of fun to watch and a must-see for those who are old enough to remember Saturday nights at the local drive-in theater watching two-for-one "creature features".