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Tarantula poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.3 / 100
1955·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 20m

TARANTULA

“More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!”

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

Above the Line
Jack Arnold·DirectorRobert M. Fresco·ScreenplayMartin Berkeley·ScreenplayGeorge Robinson·Director of PhotographyHerman Stein·Original Music ComposerWilliam Morgan·Editor
Cast
John Agar·Dr. Matt HastingsMara Corday·Stephanie 'Steve' ClaytonLeo G. Carroll·Prof. Gerald DeemerNestor Paiva·Sheriff Jack AndrewsRoss Elliott·Joe BurchHank Patterson·JoshEddie Parker·Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport WorkmanBert Holland·Barney RussellRaymond Bailey·Dr. TownsendSteve Darrell·Andy Andersen
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Jack Arnold·Director
Writing· 2
Robert M. Fresco·ScreenplayMartin Berkeley·Screenplay
Camera· 1
George Robinson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Morgan·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Herman Stein·Original Music ComposerJoseph Gershenson·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 3
Alexander Golitzen·Art DirectionAlfred Sweeney·Art DirectionBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
William Alland·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Joan St. Oegger·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
74.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Tarantula's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FEE000
#2E1900
#FFFFFF
Mood
Terrifying, Chaotic, Frantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster depicts a giant, hairy tarantula with red eyes carrying two women in its fangs and legs, dominating the upper half of the image against a”

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Key Elements
Giant TarantulaBurning BuildingsPower PolesPower Lines
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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