Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told (1967): Cast & Ratings
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told is a 1967 comedy horror film directed by Jack Hill, starring Sid Haig, Jill Banner and Beverly Washburn. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Jack Hill
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- American General Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told About?
The premise of Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A loyal chauffeur protects three unusual siblings, safeguarding them from the outside world and concealing a hereditary condition that causes them to experience episodes of childlike regression and erratic behavior. As their strange habits and increasingly bizarre actions draw attention, a long-kept secret is jeopardized by the arrival of distant relatives. This leads to a darkly humorous and unsettling series of events, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- b movie
- spider in mouth
- exploitation
- slasher
- cadillac
- riding in a dumb waiter
- rat
- redneck
- girl jumps rope
- niece seduces uncle
- teenage girl wears a nightgown
+38 more Show fewer
- female star appears in underwear
- uncle niece kiss
- teenage murderer
- motorized tricycle
- delivery driver
- stabbed
- severed ear
- cadillac convertible
- limousine
- guardianship
- brother sister relationship
- uncle niece relationship
- eating a cat
- infantile man
- childish behavior
- teenage sister
- woman wears a black bra and panties
- woman wears a sheer negligee
- woman wears a nightgown outside
- seductive girl
- woman raises her skirt
- woman sits on man's lap
- man tied to a chair
- door behind cabinet
- spider web
- spiders
- eating bugs
- hidden staircase
- adult actress plays a minor girl
- woman wears an open shirt
- drunk driving
- secret basement
- human skeleton
- dead body in a bed
- cleavage
- hand over someone's mouth
- blasting
- hacksaw
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told Cast
Sid Haig leads the cast, with Jill Banner and Beverly Washburn. Directed by Jack Hill; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Hill
Also Starring in Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told
· 6 moreMore from Jack Hill
More films directed by Jack Hill, best-rated first: Coffy, Foxy Brown, Sorceress and Switchblade Sisters.
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
-
IMDb 6.8 /10
See on IMDb -
Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.0
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 69% User score
See on TMDB
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told Plot Summary
What happens in Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told 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
At the decaying Merrye House, locals whisper about a place that seems to breathe its own gloom. The three Merrye children—Ralph, Virginia, and Elizabeth—have lived in near total isolation with Bruno, their family’s devoted chauffeur, ever since their parents died. Ralph, Sid Haig, is a sexually confident yet mentally simple young man who moves through the house via the dumb-waiter. Virginia, Jill Banner, is obsessed with spiders, and has already murdered visitors in a morbid game of “spider,” rigging a window to snap shut on them before using butcher knives to finish the job. Elizabeth, Beverly Washburn, appears calm and responsible to outsiders, but underneath is a calculating side that is almost consumed by hate.
Full summary
The whole story of Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told, scene by scene
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told.
How Well Do You Know Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the decaying mansion where the Merrye children live?
Cars in Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told
5 cars on screen, including the 1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and the Cushman unknown.
-
1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Important role -
Cushman unknown Important role -
1930 Duesenberg J Important role -
1942 Dodge WC 51 Background role
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Attack of the Liver Eaters” and “Cannibal Orgy”.
- Also known as
-
- Attack of the Liver Eaters
- Cannibal Orgy
- Cannibal Orgy, or the Maddest Story Ever Told
- Spider Baby, or the Maddest Story Ever Told
- The Liver Eaters
- Ребенок паука
- 蜘蛛宝宝，或你所听说过最疯狂的故事
- 스파이더 베이비
- スパイダー・ベイビー
Seen Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told?
Movies Like Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Baby, Kiss of the Tarantula and The Babysitter.
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told?
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told released?
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told was released on December 24, 1967.
Who directed Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told?
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told was directed by Jack Hill.
More films by Jack Hill Who is in the cast of Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told?
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told stars Sid Haig, Jill Banner and Beverly Washburn, among 10 credited actors.
How is Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told rated?
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told have a post-credit scene?
No. Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
