About this episode
The episode revisits the film Arachnophobia, exploring its blend of horror and comedy through various thematic elements and personal anecdotes.
Spiders, suburbia, and Spielberg-era dread. Frank Marshall’s Arachnophobia mixes horror, comedy, and small-town vibes. We revisit the Venezuela prologue, Jeff Daniels’ fight against his fears, John Goodman’s exterminator swagger, and that unforgettable basement showdown. Plus: our own spider nightmares, a VHS Conspiracy Hotline spin, and a new Top 5 list.
Topics covered
- horror
- comedy
- small-town vibes
- spiders
- fear
- Spielberg-era
Keywords
- Arachnophobia
- spiders
- Jeff Daniels
- John Goodman
- horror comedy
- VHS
- fear
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Frank Marshall
Books & works: Arachnophobia
Places: Venezuela
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