Horror, comedy, by Jack Hill, United States, 1967.
Spider Baby is a grotesque cult horror film that tells the story of the Merrye family, affected by a genetic disease that causes mental regression and feral behavior as they grow older. In an isolated house live Baby, her sisters, and the affectionate caretaker Bruno (Lon Chaney Jr.), who tries to contain their madness when unsuspecting guests arrive. The film mixes a gothic atmosphere, dark humor, and surreal tones, creating a disturbing yet almost fairy-tale world, a bizarre blend between classic horror and morbid comedy. Chaney delivers a surprisingly touching performance, and the direction manages to turn a tiny budget into a unique experience.

Spider Baby is an important cornerstone of American independent cinema: ironic, macabre, melancholic, and unconventional. Spider Baby is an experience that does not rely solely on fear, but plays with the theme of the “monstrous family” to talk about isolation, diversity, and decay, becoming over time a beloved cult title for those who seek a different kind of horror — deformed, grotesque, and unsettling at the same time.

LANGUAGE: English
SUBTITLES: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese