“Eight Legged Freaks” (2002) is a horror-comedy film directed by Ellory Elkayem. The movie stars David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, and Scarlett Johansson. Set in a small Arizona town, the plot follows the residents as they encounter a terrifying invasion of giant, mutated spiders.

The creatures are accidentally exposed to toxic waste, causing them to grow to enormous sizes and wreak havoc on the town. Blending humor with creature-feature thrills, “Eight Legged Freaks” delivers a fun, campy experience that pays homage to classic monster movies while providing plenty of laughs and scares.