Big Ass Spider! is a hilarious and thrilling science fiction movie that combines elements of horror and comedy. If you enjoyed this film, you’re in for a treat! Here are 17 movies that offer a similar blend of sci-fi, horror, and comedy to keep you entertained.
1. Eight Legged Freaks
In this comedy-horror film, a variety of spiders exposed to toxic waste grow to gigantic proportions and begin attacking a small American town. Starring David Arquette and Scarlett Johansson, Eight Legged Freaks delivers a perfect mix of laughs and scares.
2. Sharknado
When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature’s deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace. Starring Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, Sharknado is an outrageous sci-fi disaster film that has become a cult classic.
3. Tremors
This film features giant, worm-like creatures terrorizing a small desert town. With Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward leading the fight against these underground monsters, Tremors is a thrilling blend of horror and comedy.
4. Slither
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters. Starring Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks, Slither is a gross-out horror-comedy that’s both creepy and funny.
5. Arachnophobia
When a deadly South American spider is accidentally transported to a small American town, the arachnids begin to multiply and terrorize the residents. Jeff Daniels and John Goodman star in this creepy yet humorous thriller.
6. Lake Placid
A giant, man-eating crocodile is on the loose in a serene Maine lake. Starring Bill Pullman and Bridget Fonda, Lake Placid combines horror and humor in a story of survival against a prehistoric predator.
7. The Mist
A mysterious mist envelopes a small town, bringing with it deadly creatures from another dimension. Starring Thomas Jane and Marcia Gay Harden, The Mist is a tense horror film with an unforgettable ending.
8. Zombeavers
A group of college kids staying at a riverside cabin are attacked by a swarm of deadly zombie beavers. Zombeavers is a tongue-in-cheek horror-comedy that stars Rachel Melvin and Cortney Palm.
9. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
In this cult classic, tomatoes suddenly gain sentience and begin attacking humans. The film is a satirical take on B-movies and features a cast of relatively unknown actors, making it a hilarious and absurd watch.
10. The Blob
A deadly blob from outer space consumes everything in its path as it grows bigger and bigger. Starring Steve McQueen in the original and Kevin Dillon in the remake, The Blob is a classic sci-fi horror film.
11. Cloverfield
A group of friends venture out into the streets of New York City on a rescue mission during a rampaging monster attack. Starring Lizzy Caplan and T.J. Miller, Cloverfield is a found-footage monster movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
12. Gremlins
A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, Gremlins is a dark comedy that has become a holiday favorite.
13. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Aliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a small town. This campy horror-comedy features Grant Cramer and Suzanne Snyder and has become a cult classic for its unique premise and quirky humor.
14. Deep Blue Sea
A group of scientists must survive after genetically altered sharks begin to attack them. Starring Thomas Jane and Samuel L. Jackson, Deep Blue Sea is a thrilling and action-packed sci-fi horror film.
15. Snakes on a Plane
An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Julianna Margulies, Snakes on a Plane is an over-the-top thriller that delivers on its outrageous premise.
16. Reign of Fire
In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors must fight off dragons that have taken over the Earth. Starring Christian Bale and Matthew McConaughey, Reign of Fire is a visually stunning and intense action film.
17. Piranha 3D
After an underwater tremor releases a swarm of prehistoric piranhas, a group of strangers must band together to survive. Starring Elisabeth Shue and Jerry O’Connell, Piranha 3D is a gory and fun horror-comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.