Lavalantula (2015): Cast & Plot
Lavalantula is a 2015 sci-fi thriller directed by Mike Mendez, starring Steve Guttenberg as Colton West, Leigh Whannell and Nia Peeples. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Mike Mendez
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Syfy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lavalantula About?
The premise of Lavalantula without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Giant, lava-breathing tarantulas, known as Lavalantulas, emerge from ancient volcanos in the Santa Monica Mountains, unleashing death and destruction upon Los Angeles. As the City of Angels faces incineration, a washed-up action hero from the 1990s finds himself the only one capable of stopping the monstrous swarm. These bloodthirsty creatures burn their victims alive, threatening to engulf the entire region in fiery chaos.
Lavalantula Cast & Characters
Steve Guttenberg leads the cast as Colton West, with Leigh Whannell as Darren and Nia Peeples as Olivia West. Directed by Mike Mendez; 30 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Mendez
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Steve Guttenberg as Colton West -
Leigh Whannell as Darren - Nia Peeples as Olivia West
- Noah Hunt as Wyatt West
Also Starring in Lavalantula
· 26 more- Diana Hopper Jordan
- Zac Goodspeed Travis
- Ralph Garman Pirate Jack
- Michael Winslow Marty
- Leslie Easterbrook Doris
- James Wan Tour Bus Passenger
- Danny Woodburn Arni
- D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce Neils Elman (uncredited)
- Marion Ramsey Teddie
- Ian Ziering Fin Shepard
- Jon Mack Entertainment Reporter
- Patrick Renna Chris
- Time Winters Dr. Eric Von Struble
- Michael Varrati Tour Bus Passenger
- Ruben Pla Tour Guide
- Carlos Bernard Interrogator
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- Felisha Cooper Britney
- Kyle Jordan Military Commander
- Ben Maccabee Lt. Rico Dan
- Alexandra Fritz Tour Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Joe Randazzo Grip
- Jon Edwin Wright Anchorman
- Leeann Tweeden Sue Schnell
- Jessica McMillin Maggie
- Arnold Chun Japanese Man
- Suraya Fadel Reporter
More from Mike Mendez
More films directed by Mike Mendez, best-rated first: Tales of Halloween, Satanic Hispanics, The Last Heist and Don't Kill It.
Lavalantula Plot Summary
What happens in Lavalantula from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tense opening, Colton West—an A-list actor who often commands attention—has a heated disagreement with Darren, the film’s director, and storms off in his car. An earthquake rocks the city as the Santa Monica Mountains erupt, hurling volcanic bombs and debris into the air, and a massive, fire-spitting spider bursts from the car in front of him. Colton swerves and speeds away, fighting through traffic to escape the chaos.
Back home, he returns to tell his wife Olivia West what he witnessed and to urge immediate departure. He grabs a shotgun from the house, grips the wheel, and heads off to find his son, Wyatt West, who had left the house under the pretense of a soccer game.
Full summary
The whole story of Lavalantula, scene by scene
Lavalantula Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lavalantula.
How Well Do You Know Lavalantula?
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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What is the name of the A‑list actor who leads the fight against the spiders?
Cars in Lavalantula
19 cars on screen, including the AM General M-923 and the 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible.
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AM General M-923 Important role -
1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Important role -
2012 Kia Sorento Important role -
1997 New Flyer D 40 LF Important role
Lavalantula Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Lavalántula” and “Lavalantula – Angriff der Feuerspinnen”.
- Also known as
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- Lavalántula
- Lavalantula – Angriff der Feuerspinnen
- Лавалантула
- Örümcek Istilasi
- 데스 스파이더
- Turbotarantule: Láva poraženým
- Lawalantula
- 岩浆毒蛛
- ラバランチュラ 全員出動！
- ฝูงแมงมุมลาวากลืนเมือง
- 熔岩毒蛛
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Lavalantula FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lavalantula, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lavalantula?
Lavalantula runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Lavalantula released?
Lavalantula was released on July 25, 2015.
Who directed Lavalantula?
Lavalantula was directed by Mike Mendez.
More films by Mike Mendez Who is in the cast of Lavalantula?
Lavalantula stars Steve Guttenberg as Colton West, Leigh Whannell as Darren and Nia Peeples as Olivia West, among 30 credited actors.
Does Lavalantula have a post-credit scene?
No. Lavalantula has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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