Kingdom of the Spiders (1977): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Kingdom of the Spiders is a 1977 sci-fi horror film directed by John "Bud" Cardos, starring William Shatner as Dr. Robert 'Rack' Hansen, Natasha Ryan and Marcy Lafferty. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- John "Bud" Cardos
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Arachnid Productions Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kingdom of the Spiders About?
The premise of Kingdom of the Spiders without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Veterinarian Rack Hansen investigates a string of mysterious farm animal deaths, only to discover that his town sits directly in the path of massive migrating tarantula hordes. Before he can respond, killer spiders flood the streets, forcing a handful of terrified townspeople to shelter in a secluded hotel as the infestation spreads.
Kingdom of the Spiders Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- arizona desert
- arizona
- desert
- arachnid
- camp verde arizona
- psychotronic film
- natural horror
- b sci fi
- parathion
- crop duster
- spider
- tarantula
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- mass panic
- song during end credits
- flying an airplane
- mayor
- killed by an animal
- creature feature
- nature run amok
- human versus spider
- cobweb
- airplane crash
- animal attack
- hixploitation
- aviation
- tragic event
- woman wears eyeglasses
- woman with a gun
- apology
- black and white oxford saddle shoes
- theraphosidae
- mygalomorphae
- mygalomorphs
- orthognatha
- book lung
- opisthothelae
- araneae
- arachnida
- flagstaff arizona
- animal monster
- photography
- killer
- power
- 1970s
- library music score
- b horror
- beer
- death
- farm
- calf
Where to Watch Kingdom of the Spiders
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Kingdom of the Spiders Cast & Characters
William Shatner leads the cast as Dr. Robert 'Rack' Hansen, with Natasha Ryan as Linda Hansen and Marcy Lafferty as Terry Hansen. Directed by John "Bud" Cardos; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director John "Bud" Cardos
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William Shatner as Dr. Robert 'Rack' Hansen - Natasha Ryan as Linda Hansen
- Marcy Lafferty as Terry Hansen
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Woody Strode as Walter Colby
Also Starring in Kingdom of the Spiders
· 15 more- Tiffany Bolling Diane Ashley
- Altovise Davis Birch Colby
- David McLean Sheriff Gene Smith
- Roy Engel Mayor Connors
- Lieux Dressler Emma Washburn
- Hoke Howell Earl Forbes
- Bill Coontz Clyde
- Jay Lawrence Deputy
- Whitey Hughes The Baron
- Joe Ross Vern Johnson
- Adele Malis-Morey Betty Johnson
- Anita Merritt Waitress
- Valla Rae McDade Screaming Woman
- Bettie Bolling Mildred
- Nadia Caillou Screaming Woman
Kingdom of the Spiders Plot Summary
What happens in Kingdom of the Spiders from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Robert “Rack” Hansen, William Shatner, a veterinarian in rural Verde Valley, Arizona, is jolted by an urgent call when Walter Colby’s prize calf falls ill and dies soon after. He sends samples of the calf’s blood to a university lab in Flagstaff, hoping for answers, while the night sounds of the valley carry a growing sense of unease.
Full summary
The whole story of Kingdom of the Spiders, scene by scene
Kingdom of the Spiders Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Kingdom Of The Spiders ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette David DeCoteau on KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS
How Well Do You Know Kingdom of the Spiders?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays Dr. Robert "Rack" Hansen, the veterinarian who investigates the spider attacks?
Cars in Kingdom of the Spiders
16 cars on screen, including the 1976 Ford F-250 and the 1951 Chevrolet 3100.
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1976 Ford F-250 Main role -
1951 Chevrolet 3100 Important role -
1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Important role -
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 Important role
Kingdom of the Spiders Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “L'horrible invasion” and “Tarántula”.
- Also known as
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- L'horrible invasion
- Tarántula
- Spindlarna
- Mörderspinnen
- Mördarspindeln
- Царството на паяците
- A Maldição das Aranhas
- 蜘蛛王国
- Împărăția păianjenilor
- Królestwo pająków
- A pókok birodalma
- Království pavouků
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- Kraljevstvo paukova
- Kraljestvo pajkov
- 킹덤 오브 더 스파이더스
- Vương Quốc Loài Nhện
- O Reino das Tarântulas
- Царство пауков
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Kingdom of the Spiders FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Kingdom of the Spiders, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kingdom of the Spiders?
Kingdom of the Spiders runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Kingdom of the Spiders released?
Kingdom of the Spiders was released on August 24, 1977.
Who directed Kingdom of the Spiders?
Kingdom of the Spiders was directed by John "Bud" Cardos.
More films by John "Bud" Cardos Who is in the cast of Kingdom of the Spiders?
Kingdom of the Spiders stars William Shatner as Dr. Robert 'Rack' Hansen, Natasha Ryan as Linda Hansen and Marcy Lafferty as Terry Hansen, among 19 credited actors.
Where can I watch Kingdom of the Spiders?
In the US, Kingdom of the Spiders is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and ScreenPix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Kingdom of the Spiders have a post-credit scene?
No. Kingdom of the Spiders has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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