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Horror thriller

The Spider Woman Strikes Back (1946): Cast

The Spider Woman Strikes Back (1946) movie poster

The Spider Woman Strikes Back is a 1946 horror thriller directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Hobart Cavanaugh as Bill Stapleton, Milburn Stone and Norman Leavitt. It runs 59 minutes.

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The Spider Woman Strikes Back (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
59 min
Director
Arthur Lubin
Genres
Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Spider Woman Strikes Back About?

The premise of The Spider Woman Strikes Back without spoilers.

A timid young woman takes a job as a live‑in caretaker for a reclusive, eerie elderly lady. Unaware of the nightly ritual, she soon discovers that the old woman sucks a small amount of her blood each night to nourish a bizarre, carnivorous plant that thrives on the crimson fluid.

The Spider Woman Strikes Back Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • poison
  • low budget film
  • hot house
  • land grab
  • scheme
  • the spider woman character
  • psychotronic film
  • blood eating plant
  • girl
  • young
  • plant
  • blood
+28 more
  • spin off
  • archive footage
  • doctor
  • investigation
  • investigator
  • death
  • held at gunpoint
  • deception
  • evil woman
  • cattle rancher
  • stock footage
  • b movie
  • character name in title
  • five word title
  • blossom
  • camp
  • servant
  • deaf mute
  • caretaker
  • rancher
  • cigarette smoking
  • violence
  • barn
  • corral
  • bus driver
  • california
  • disfigured face
  • damsel in distress
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Cast & crew

The Spider Woman Strikes Back Cast & Characters

Hobart Cavanaugh leads the cast as Bill Stapleton, with Milburn Stone as Mr. Moore and Norman Leavitt as Tom. Directed by Arthur Lubin; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Spider Woman Strikes Back

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From the director

More from Arthur Lubin

More films directed by Arthur Lubin: Hold On!, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Escapade in Japan and The First Traveling Saleslady.

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The Spider Woman Strikes Back Also Known As

Also known as “蜘蛛女”.

Also known as
  • 蜘蛛女

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FAQ

The Spider Woman Strikes Back FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Spider Woman Strikes Back, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Spider Woman Strikes Back?

The Spider Woman Strikes Back runs 59 minutes.

When was The Spider Woman Strikes Back released?

The Spider Woman Strikes Back was released on March 22, 1946.

Who directed The Spider Woman Strikes Back?

The Spider Woman Strikes Back was directed by Arthur Lubin.

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Who is in the cast of The Spider Woman Strikes Back?

The Spider Woman Strikes Back stars Hobart Cavanaugh as Bill Stapleton, Milburn Stone as Mr. Moore and Norman Leavitt as Tom, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Spider Woman Strikes Back have a post-credit scene?

No. The Spider Woman Strikes Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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