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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. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly horror deep dives, cult movie commentary, fake ads that could kill you, and enough neurotic banter to fill a web. Subscribe now and scream responsibly.
Broadcast on:
13 May 2024

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.

🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly horror deep dives, cult movie commentary, fake ads that could kill you, and enough neurotic banter to fill a web. Subscribe now and scream responsibly.

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. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly horror deep dives, cult movie commentary, fake ads that could kill you, and enough neurotic banter to fill a web. Subscribe now and scream responsibly.