Arachnophobia (1990) - 8 legs, 2 Fangs, and an Attitude #7

This week, Richard and Angeles crawl deep into the creepy-crawly chaos of Arachnophobia (1990)—the horror-comedy classic that made an entire generation check their shoes, showerheads, and cereal boxes for spiders.

We spin a web of scene-by-scene breakdowns, real-life spider fears, and behind-the-scenes trivia from this suspenseful (yet hilarious) creature feature. From Venezuelan jungles to a quiet Californian town under siege, we explore how one spider’s journey turns into a full-blown eight-legged invasion.

🕷 In this episode:

• Full breakdown of Arachnophobia (1990)

• The balance of horror and humor in early '90s thrillers

• Why Jeff Daniels’ fear is all too relatable

• Small-town paranoia and the quiet terror of infestation

• Viana’s Review Corner – Her take on fuzzy legged panic and old-school practical effects

Whether you’re an arachnophobe or just here for a nostalgic freakout, this one’s got laughs, lore, and enough spider-screams to haunt your basement forever.

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