If you’re a fan of Eight Legged Freaks, the thrilling comedy-horror film that pits humans against gigantic spiders, you’re in for a treat! Here’s a list of 13 movies that deliver similar chills and laughs. Check out the trailers to get a sneak peek of each film.
1. Tremors
Starring Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, Tremors is a classic monster movie that blends horror and comedy perfectly. The plot revolves around a small town plagued by giant, worm-like creatures that hunt by sensing vibrations.
2. Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia features Jeff Daniels and John Goodman in a battle against a deadly spider infestation. This film mixes laughs with genuine scares as a small town is overrun by highly venomous spiders.
3. Slither
Slither, starring Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks, is a horror-comedy about a small town invaded by alien parasites. The movie combines gross-out horror with sharp humor, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
4. Lake Placid
Lake Placid stars Bill Pullman and Bridget Fonda and centers on a giant, man-eating crocodile terrorizing a lake in Maine. The film offers a mix of suspense, humor, and action.
5. Deep Rising
Deep Rising features Treat Williams and Famke Janssen in a high-seas adventure against monstrous sea creatures. This film combines action, horror, and comedy as mercenaries battle for survival on a luxury cruise liner.
6. Mimic
Mimic, starring Mira Sorvino and Jeremy Northam, is a sci-fi horror film about genetically engineered insects that evolve to mimic humans. The movie delivers a creepy atmosphere and intense scenes.
7. The Mist
The Mist, based on a Stephen King novella and starring Thomas Jane, is a horror film about a mysterious mist filled with deadly creatures. The film is known for its suspenseful plot and shocking ending.
8. Anaconda
Anaconda features Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Jon Voight in a thrilling adventure in the Amazon jungle. The film revolves around a documentary crew being hunted by a giant, deadly anaconda.
9. Gremlins
Gremlins, starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, is a horror-comedy about small, mischievous creatures that wreak havoc on a small town. The film is a perfect blend of humor, horror, and holiday cheer.
10. The Faculty
The Faculty stars Elijah Wood and Josh Hartnett in a sci-fi horror film about high school students who discover their teachers are aliens. The movie combines teen drama with horror and suspense.
11. Cloverfield
Cloverfield features a cast led by Michael Stahl-David and Lizzy Caplan in a found footage-style monster movie. The film follows a group of friends trying to survive a giant creature’s attack on New York City.
12. The Relic
The Relic, starring Penelope Ann Miller and Tom Sizemore, is a horror film set in a museum where a mysterious creature begins to kill visitors. The movie combines suspense, horror, and a touch of science fiction.
13. Evolution
Evolution, starring David Duchovny and Julianne Moore, is a sci-fi comedy about a meteor that brings alien life forms to Earth. The film mixes humor with action as scientists try to stop the rapidly evolving creatures.
