5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict of a monster attack and its resolution through community self-defense are largely apolitical, with any potential ideological undertones (like environmentalism or small-town values) being incidental rather than central to its primary focus on horror-comedy entertainment.
The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, but its primary roles are traditionally cast. The narrative focuses on a monster invasion without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes, maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of its main characters.
Secondary
Eight Legged Freaks is a creature feature focused on a town battling mutated spiders. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Eight Legged Freaks" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a small town's struggle against giant spiders, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film features female characters, such as Sheriff Sam Parker and Ashley Parker, who engage in combat against giant spiders. However, their victories are achieved through the use of firearms, explosives, or vehicles, not through direct physical combat against male opponents.
Eight Legged Freaks is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history whose gender was altered.
Eight Legged Freaks is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the race of any character that could then be changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.8
Critic Ratings
4.9
5.3
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