Highest-Rated Movies about 'Giant Spider'

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), King Kong (1933), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), The Thief of Bagdad (1940) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Giant Spider movies.

#16. James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Storyline: James' happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. Daringly saving the life of a spider he comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues, after which an enormous peach starts to grow in the garden. Venturing inside he meets not only the spider but a number of new friends including a ladybug and a centipede who help him with his plan to try and get to New York.

Plot Keywords: rope, giant spider, giant insect, england, calendar, blindness, birthday ...

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#17. Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Storyline: A washed up monster chaser convinces the U.S. Government to fund a trip to an unexplored island in the South Pacific. Under the guise of geological research, the team travels to "Skull Island". Upon arrival, the group discover that their mission may be complicated by the wildlife which inhabits the island. The beautiful vistas and deadly creatures create a visually stunning experience that is sure to keep your attention.

Plot Keywords: giant spider, vietnam war, 1970s, giant monster, monster movie, island, jungle ...

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#18. Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939)

Storyline: A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars. Jane agrees, against Tarzan's will, to lead them to civilization.—Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>

Plot Keywords: hyena, camp, uncle nephew relationship, dinner table, adoptive father adopted son relationship, waterfall, rhinoceros ...

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#19. Tarantula (1955)

Storyline: In the Arizona desert, Professor Gerald Deemer (Leo G. Carroll) is experimenting with growth hormones in the hopes of finding a way to increase the world's food supply. His partner in the project was recently found dead in the desert, suffering from a disease that normally takes years to advance, but, in his case, seems to have afflicted him in only a few days. The local doctor, Matt Hastings (John Agar), is puzzled by the strange case and, with Deemer's recently arrived (and very pretty) assistant, Stephanie "Steve" Clayton (Mara Corday), tries to figure out what is going on. When cattle remains are found in the countryside, evidence points to a giant tarantula as the culprit.—garykmcd

Plot Keywords: radiation, venom, tarantula, man eating monster, giant spider, disfigurement, arizona ...

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#20. Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Storyline: An army of malevolent little monsters take over a high-tech corporate skyscraper when a cute and intelligent exotic pet is exposed to water. The "Mogwai's" owner joins forces with the Trump-like head of the corporation to regain control.

Plot Keywords: revolving door, turned to stone, business tycoon, smoking, elevator crash, wilhelm scream, running ...

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#21. Krull (1983)

Storyline: From the sky will come the Black Fortress. From the Fortress will come the Slayers to devour the planet of Krull. Then shall a girl of ancient name become queen...she shall choose a king...and together they shall rule the planet. And their son shall rule the galaxy.

Plot Keywords: cyclops, cult film, giant spider, laser gun, sword and sorcery, rescue mission, hero ...

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#22. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

Storyline: Ever since his adventure in the center of the Earth, Sean Anderson has been looking for other places mentioned by Verne and other Vernians. He is notified about a coded message, and breaks into a satellite facility to fully receive it. With the help from his stepfather Hank (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) he decodes the message leading him to find the map that leads him to Verne's mysterious island. Along with Gabato and Kailani, Sean embarks on a mission to find his grandfather, the legendary Vernian Alexander. But unexpected problems arise as Alexander made a mistake that could change everything.

Plot Keywords: flood, skeleton, scene during end credits, cell phone, flare, glow stick, skull ...

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#23. Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

Storyline: The residents of a rural mining town discover that an unfortunate chemical spill has caused hundreds of little spiders to mutate overnight to the size of SUVs. It's then up to mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker to mobilize an eclectic group of townspeople, including the Sheriff's young son, Mike, her daughter, Ashley, and paranoid radio announcer Harlan, into battle against the bloodthirsty eight-legged beasts.

Plot Keywords: giant spider, deputy sheriff, contaminated water, cocoon, cactus, brother sister relationship, barbershop ...

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#24. The Beast of Hollow Mountain (1956)

Storyline: Giant scorpions demolish Mexico City. They have been released from underground caverns by a series of volcanic eruptions, and it's up to Hank, an American geologist to stop them.—Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>

Plot Keywords: giant spider, man eating monster, canary, caviar, cowboy boots, hacienda, worm ...

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#26. Big Ass Spider! (2013)

Storyline: Once more, a failed military experiment spawns an abomination. This time, a not-so-itchy-bitchy spider finds its way into the silent morgue of an L.A. hospital, and since then, the mutated creature keeps getting bigger and bigger. Now, it's up to an unproven hero, the neighbourhood's exterminator and bug expert, Alex Mathis, to enter into the spider's mind, and save the city--and perhaps, the world--from an ever-growing menace that threatens to level everything in its path. It's hairy. It's hungry. It's the mother of all spiders. Can Alex stop the eight-legged behemoth before the U.S. Army takes over?—Nick Riganas

Plot Keywords: exterminator, spider, creature feature, giant monster, giant spider, profanity, woman wears a thong ...

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#27. Red Sonja (1985)

Storyline: The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She attacks and kills the keepers of a powerful talisman just before it is destroyed. Gedren then uses the power of the talisman in her raid of the city Hablac. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren. The talisman's master Kalidor follows to protect her. Of course they fall in love - however Red Sonja's power bases on the oath to never give herself to any man...

Plot Keywords: sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, rape, female nudity, redheaded woman, warrior, villainess ...

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#28. Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)

Storyline: Sharon Da Silva believes that she is on the run with her adoptive father because he killed a man in self-defense when she was young. Now on the eve of her 18th birthday, living under the alias of Heather Mason, plagued by horrific nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Sharon discovers he has been protecting her from a religious cult called the Order of Valtiel. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her forever in a place known as Silent Hill.

Plot Keywords: hitchhiking, evil clown, missing father, abandoned mine, private investigator, vagrant, writing in blood ...

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#29. Wild Wild West (1999)

Storyline: Jim West is a guns-a-blazing former Civil War hero. Artemus Gordon is an inventive U.S. Marshal who excels in disguise. When the United States is threatened by psychotic Confederate Arliss Loveless, President Ulysses S Grant teams the duo up to bring him to justice. On a hazard-packed train journey from Washington, D.C. to Utah, West and Gordon must combine their skills to best Loveless and his diabolical machines.

Plot Keywords: utah, buddy movie, steampunk, quick draw, kung fu, hit with a shovel, western hero ...

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#30. Itsy Bitsy (2019)

Storyline: Kara, a private nurse and single mother, moves from the big city to the quiet countryside with her two children, 13-year-old Jesse and 8-year-old Cambria, to live with and take care of an elderly man with multiple sclerosis. Things seem normal enough until Jesse discovers a mysterious old relic in the old man's house, leading to unexpected and horrifying things coming to life.—RSaVLSG

Plot Keywords: giant spider, mother son relationship, spider, scene after end credits, creature feature ...

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