Watch Big Ass Spider!
- PG-13
- 2013
- 1 hr 20 min
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5.3 (7,813)
In the horror-comedy film Big Ass Spider!, directed by Mike Mendez, viewers are taken on a wild ride as an oversized arachnid terrorizes downtown Los Angeles. The film stars Greg Grunberg as Alex Mathis, a charming and talented exterminator who is called in to deal with a spider infestation at a local hospital. When he arrives, he quickly realizes that this is no ordinary arachnid - it's a genetically-engineered spider that has grown to gargantuan proportions and is wreaking havoc on the city.
Lin Shaye plays the role of Mrs. Jefferson, an elderly patient at the hospital who becomes trapped in her room with the spider. She provides comic relief as she tries to fend off the spider with a can of bug spray and a walker.
The film also features Ruben Pla as Jose Ramos, a brave security guard who helps Alex try to stop the spider from causing more destruction.
What follows is a series of hilarious and suspenseful moments as Alex and Jose team up to track down the spider and stop it from destroying everything in its path. Along the way, they encounter a cast of quirky characters, including a scientist who created the spider and a group of military officials who are trying to take it down.
One of the highlights of the movie is the CGI spider itself, which is impressively realistic and terrifying. Its massive size and ability to shoot webs and climb walls make it a formidable opponent for Alex and Jose.
Despite its scary premise, the film doesn't take itself too seriously and is filled with moments of humor and levity. Grunberg's charismatic performance as Alex is particularly noteworthy, as he brings a sense of charm and wit to the role.
Overall, Big Ass Spider! is a fun and entertaining ride that is sure to please horror fans and comedy lovers alike. Its cheesy special effects and over-the-top humor may not be for everyone, but those who are willing to embrace the silliness will find plenty to enjoy.
Big Ass Spider! is a 2013 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.3 and a MetaScore of 53.
