Main article: The Giant Spider Invasion (film) Synopsis "Please — consider my legs when cleaning your pipe!" Use the HTML below. [16] Glenn Garvin from The Delta Democrat-Times described the movie as "self-subconsciously ludicrous". 24!! A NASA scientist and an astrophysicist must figure out a way to destroy the monster before it and its children can ravage the countryside. Overall, The Giant Spider Invasion is a complete mess of a film. Suspended in the air above the monster were three helicopters and lying crumpled at the spider's legs were a couple of burning cars while spotlights filled the sky. The poster featured a gargantuan spider bearing down on a group of terrified people. Three bumbling criminals have been trying to get their hands on the computerized control system of Mr. Twister, a talking monster truck with a mind of its own. [5] The cast of the film consisted of Hollywood veterans. Weeks later, a recycling facility announced that the giant spider was brought to them as scrap metal. A black hole hits North Wisconsin and opens a door to other dimensions. https://www.amazon.com/Giant-Spider-Invasion-Steve-Brodie/dp/B000063W59 The line wrapped around the block. Tom Servo wants to be a cheerleader. He also stated that while the movie grossed millions of dollars over the past 35 years, he never saw a fraction of the money, calling the film "one of the most pirated movies in history." [2], In 2012, film historian Bill Dexter found the shells of the two 30-feet spiders with the intent on restoring the spiders to their original form. [1] The movie was released in theaters in 1975. A student moves into a run-down building in New York City. A microorganism from Mars, brought to Earth by a space probe, terrorizes passengers in a railroad office. TweetEmail TweetEmail Wisconson-based regional filmmaker Bill Rebane’s no-budget wonder ($300k to be exact) THE GIANT SPIDER INVASION was a hilariously cheesy 1975 throwback to the giant-monster flicks of the 50s, a trend then enjoying a revival with films like EMPIRE OF THE ANTS and FOOD OF THE GODS. Vance and Langer manage to close off the gateway, draining the spiders of their energy and causing them to melt into puddles of sludge. The invasion is deduced to be the result of some sort of interdimensional gateway, and is ultimately thwarted when Drs. Dr. Jenny Langer and Dr. Vance from the NASA try to save the world. "Giant puppet invasion!" This outrageous mix of giant monster motifs […] Church owned by The Giant Spider Invasion director Bill Rebane. Giant spiders from outer space invade a rural Wisconsin town. With Steve Brodie, Barbara Hale, Robert Easton, Leslie Parrish. In 2011, it was announced that the movie was going to be remade into a musical. Gifts And Products From Bill's own collection of one of a kind memorabilia, artwork and collectibles to fun gifts for B-Movie buffs. An imitation of Ray Szmanda, the white-haired, hyper-exuberant man who has appeared in roughly 6,000 commercials during his 20-plus-year career as the pitchman for Menards, a chain of home-improvement stores based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. REVIEW: There are good movies, there are bad movies, there are bad movies that are so bad that they are good, and there is the Giant Spider Invasion. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. KATZ!! “The Giant Spider Invasion” was released in 1975 and was directed by Bill Rebane. A small construction crew on an island is terrorized when a spirit-like being takes over a large bulldozer, and goes on a killing rampage. It was tentatively titled The Great Spider Invasion. Make no mistake, this 70’s B-movie is a fun time and is enjoyable to watch, mostly because it just doesn’t take itself too seriously. The film really delivered the goods! Watching it now I chuckle as Alan `The Skipper' Hale delivers lines like, `He's a strange man and he's building up a big head of steam.' [3] To motivate Easton, who was told to write 10 to 15 pages a day, Rebane locked him in a cabin and told him to finish the daily task or he would not be fed. The Giant Spider Invasion is a masterpiece of campy cinema directed by filmmaker Bill Rebane, and shot around his hometown of Gleason, Wisconsin and nearby Merrill. Bill Rebane watches over the should of Leslie Parrish as she blends up a tarantula on the set of The Giant Spider Invasion. Far be it from one wanting to defend it, rather than truly terrible, The Giant Spider Invasion is no worse than a routine giant bug movie. [3] Turner Classic Movies claimed the movie made a $22 million return. Originally conceived as an idea from Richard Huff, he and actor Robert Easton, a friend of Rebane, were tasked to write the script. (1975). – We Are Movie Geeks. The theatre was filled with whoops and screams as slime-coated killer worms with fangs tore into flesh, but soon a collective kid-groan could be heard as the rating `R' flashed after the preview. Add the first question. The Giant Spider Invasion; Twisters Revenge; Potential Partners; Bill Rebane’s Blog; 0. It starts out a little slow and the characters are, for the most part bland. A man, crippled in a climbing accident, returns to his cabin in the woods as part of his rehabilitation, but he wasn't prepared for the immanent onslaught. HercVault!! 1951 Chevrolet 3100. 1975 AMC Matador. The film could, and should, also be seen as a watershed moment in true independent film making. 1 The Movie 1.1 Synopsis 2 The Episode 2.1 Host Segments 2.2 MST3K cast 2.3 Trivia 2.4 Callbacks 3 Quotes & References 4 Memorable Quotes 5 Video Releases Main article: The Giant Spider Invasion (film) Giant spiders from outer space invade a rural Wisconsin town. The Beetle behind “The Giant Spider Invasion” In 1975, low-budget director Bill Rebane set out to make his next film. [25], On May 31, 1997, The Giant Spider Invasion was featured on the Sci-Fi Channel in a season eight episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K), a comedy television series in which the character Mike Nelson and his two robot friends Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo are forced to watch 'bad films' as part of an ongoing scientific experiment. [5] In the United States and Canada, video rentals of the movie in 1976 grossed to $2,347,000. I sat transfixed. DS9!! But its director wants to get paid. A newly married woman becomes convinced someone from her past is stalking her, but nobody believes her until the bodies start to pile up. This was the greatest movie ever made. The Giant Spider Invasion was given a U.S. release in theaters in 1975, and was distributed by Group 1 Films. [31], sfn error: no target: CITEREFVideoHound's_Golden_Movie_Retriever1995 (, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, "Director of 1975 Movie, The Giant Spider Invasion, Reflects Back On Film", "From Giant Spiders to Big Cheese to Teen Court: Hon. When the spiders start to show up is when the fun begins. This piece of gorgonzola was fun on some levels and so-so on others. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! Prologue: - Tom Servo's got spirit and wants to be a cheerleader. The next day, I dragged a few of my friends to watch the matinee we stayed for the remaining showings and returned the following day. Group 1's Amazing New Super Sensation! In 1975 director Bill Rebane filmed what has come to be known as arguably the greatest bad horror movie ever made: The Giant Spider Invasion.And it was filmed entirely around the Merrill and Gleason areas. [12][13] It was released on Blu-ray on June 15, 2015 by VCI Entertainment. [26] In an article recapping the festival in Scary Monsters Magazine, the two noted that although they lambasted the film during their show, they admired how Rebane was able to pull cast and crew together to get the film made. This FAQ is empty. Subplots include Dan Kester and his love/hate relationship with his wife Ev, Dan's adulterous affair with local barmaid Helga, Dave Perkins' attempts to make out with Ev's underaged sister Terry, a fundamentalist preacher leading a revival meeting, and Drs. The Giant Spider Invasion was given a U.S. release in theaters in 1975, and was distributed by Group 1 Films. [24] Wired listed the movie as one of the "cheesiest movies" ever made. Even though it's obvious the spiders are badly made up VW Beetles, it still takes me back to a time when all movies I watched were magical.There were giants in those days. I snagged a few off the ground and then rushed into the theatre to secure a seat for my Mom, my brother and me. Final Opinion: The Giant Spider Invasion is a fun movie, if not a particularly well-made one. An alien ship crash lands on Mars, and a rescue team is sent from ... See full summary ». The townspeople eventually panic when confronted with the spider. TICK!! The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The Beetle behind “The Giant Spider Invasion” In 1975, low-budget director Bill Rebane set out to make his next film. [14], Brandlon L. Chase, the president of distributor Group 1 International Distribution Organization, won the "Outstanding Executive Achievement" award at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Written by An alien species makes contact with Earth through radio transmission, notifying of an imminent visit. It’s a giant spider invasion of savings at Menards! Vance and Langer becoming romantically involved. The Giant Spider Invasion, from 1975, might be cheaply made, but it is pretty damn orderly. Despite using the entire matchbox, the spider did not explode and Rebane decided to stop filming. Thankfully, our attention was focused off the fact that most of our parents would not permit us to see the `R' rated film when the title: The Giant Spider Invasion filled the screen.For the next 85 minutes, we were treated to a town exposed to a `miniature' black hole' that creates a `space warp' inviting in alien-spiders that grow to mammoth proportions. But, seeing the spiders, which seemed so real back in the good old D&R, crawl over the beautiful Wisconsin countryside, still gives me a small thrill. 111 of 121 people found this review helpful. The bizarre B-movie is now on blu-ray thanks to Dark Star Entertainment. For the MST3K episode, see MST3K 810 - The Giant Spider Invasion. TNG!! A giant spider emerges and starts laying rock-like eggs from which hatch tarantulas. The Giant Spider Invasion was a film Rebane approached with a great deal of ambition but very little money. It reminds me of my youth when I didn't have any preconceived notions about what a film should or shouldn't be. [6] Rebane's wife Barbara worked as the script girl. A group of young pilots in a remote region of the Canadian wilderness begin to hear strange reports over their radios about planes crashing, cars stalling and a deadly plague which has ... See full summary ». The Giant Spider Invasion; Twisters Revenge; Potential Partners; Bill Rebane’s Blog; 0. and 9:00p.m. A black hole hits North Wisconsin and opens a door to other dimensions. After a three-time ABC television network run, the movie achieved additional exposure many years later, when it was featured in a 1997 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000. [6], The Giant Spider Invasion was shot in Gleason, Tomahawk and Merrill, Wisconsin in six weeks with a budget of $300,000. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! [1][2] Former mayor of Madison, Wisconsin and future Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge William Dyke was an uncredited executive producer, helping to fund and find a distributor for the film. Mittlestadt also gave praise to Barbara Hale, Kevin Brodie, and Alan Hale's acting. [26], In 2006, Rhino Entertainment released the MST3K episode as part of the "Volume 10" DVD collection of the series, along with Godzilla vs. Megalon, Swamp Diamonds, and Teen-Age Strangler. While by no means a good movie, it can be a lot of drive-in fun if you watch it with the right frame of mind. A nuclear leak creates a mutant Slithis sea monster, which terrorizes the variety of pets, winos, and hippies who hang around Venice, California. [29], In a 2012 interview with Wisconsin television station WSAW-TV, Rebane remarked that he was not sure how the movie became popular, saying it was not an initial hit until it became a cult classic. SUPERMAN!! A black hole hits North Wisconsin and opens a door to other dimensions. One of the terrified was a busty young blonde wearing only a negligee. The theatre was filled to capacity. After a torturous week of school, the opening day finally arrived. MST3K!! Cries of horror and disbelief could be heard throughout the auditorium. Although one finds upon viewing it that it is not as bad as is claimed. The Giant Spider Invasion is a 1975 science fiction horror film directed by Bill Rebane. Hosting the festival were MST3K stars Michael J. Nelson and Kevin Murphy, the voice of Tom Servo. AD!! Garvin also recounted during his theater experience kids at the screening were laughing instead of being scared by the film. [7][8] Special effects artist Bob Millay was hired to design the spiders for the film. Alan Hale, Jr. of “Gilligan’s Island” plays the local sheriff, Barbara Hale of “Perry Mason” plays a scientist, and a Volkswagen Beetle covered in artificial fur plays the spider. I try to watch this movie every year or so. The Giant Spider Invasion is a 1975 science fiction horror film directed by Bill Rebane. The movie is reminiscent of the giant bug movies of the 50’s. Bill Rebane watches over the should of Leslie Parrish as she blends up a tarantula on the set of The Giant Spider Invasion. View production, box office, & company info. 810: The Giant Spider Invasion by Wyn Hilty. [17] Albuquerque Journal's Chuck Mittlestadt gave the film a warmer reception, giving positive marks for its editing and direction. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. It also serves as not only a reminder of the bygone era of the drive-in, but as a shining example of determination and community spirit. ANGEL!! The Giant Spider Invasion is a masterpiece of campy cinema directed by filmmaker Bill Rebane, and shot around his hometown of Gleason, Wisconsin and nearby Merrill. A grungy farmer discovers a half-eaten body whose rib-cage is partially exposed, a girl comes out of the shower baring her breasts and, in a glorious shower of blood, the spiders suck up a couple of people into their puckered-festering mouths! [9], While attempting to film a scene where the spider explodes, the effects team covered the prop with gunpowder and had a crew member attempt to ignite it with matches. Back in the seventies there were only two show times during the weekdays: 7:00p.m. Giant Spider Invasion: Deluxe Collector's Edition. The film is about giant spiders that terrorize the town of Merrill, Wisconsinand the surrounding area. A meteor arrives on Earth, where it lands in the back pasture of a rural family. "[20] VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever gave the film one star,[21] while Robert Firsching from Allmovie gave the movie one star out of five, speaking negatively about Rebane's direction and the movie's use of humor. Fans of “bad movies” will enjoy laughing at its characters, fake spider, and horny senior citizens. THE GIANT SPIDER INVASION was a hilariously cheesy 1975 throwback to the giant-monster flicks of the 50s, a trend then enjoying a revival with films like EMPIRE OF THE ANTS and FOOD OF THE GODS. While by no means a good movie, it can be a lot of drive-in fun if you watch it with the right frame of mind. The Episode Host Segments. A meteor arrives on Earth, where it lands in the back pasture of a rural family. The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point was also used for filming. It was truly Darwin's `survival of the fittest' in action.At precisely 7:00p.m., the theatre grew dark and the screen was illuminated with the coming attraction: Squirm! Those who did not make it in for the first show were forced to wait until the 9:00 p.m. show. Movie Info. The Giant Spider Invasion has a reputation as one of the genre’s truly terrible B films. Our local newspaper (The Daily World) had a beautiful half-page advertisement featuring the glorious poster art. It was redistributed in the "Volume 10.2" collection in 2008, with Godzilla vs. Megalon being replaced by The Giant Gila Monster. [15] Linda Gross for the Los Angeles Times called it a "poorly done combination of science fiction, Jaws, and Day of the Locust." The film received a considerable theatrical run and became one of the 50 top-grossing films of that year. SYNOPSIS: Giant spiders from another dimension invade Wisconsin. A 1975 film from director Bill Rebane that dares to show that yes, there are rednecks living well north of the Mason-Dixon line, and no, covering a Volkswagen with fake fur and sticking legs on it does not make a convincing giant spider. ", "Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection: Volume 10.2 (The Upgrade)", "The Giant Spider Invasion to be Remade as a Musical Comedy", "UPDATE: Giant Spider May Have Been Scrapped", The Official Razzie Movie Guide: Enjoying the Best of Hollywood's Worst, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Giant_Spider_Invasion&oldid=1020009187, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [5][9], The Giant Spider Invasion was distributed by Group 1 International Distribution Organization. Giant spiders from an intergalactic dimension invade Wisconsin and wreak havoc on the population of a small town. The movie played in Aberdeen for only a week, but I must have seen it a dozen times.Years later, I found The Giant Spider Invasion at a video store and immediately purchased it. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. This page was last edited on 26 April 2021, at 17:31. A murderous demon lurks inside an antique piano in a picturesque coastal town. The year is 1990. The Giant Spider Invasion has a reputation as one of the genre’s truly terrible B films. [23], The film is listed on 'The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made' in the book The Official Razzie Movie Guide by Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilson. I cut it out and hung it on the refrigerator so my mom wouldn't forget. The film is about giant spiders that terrorize the town of Merrill, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? I was sold.Every kid in town must have seen the `coming soon' poster because the next day in school all halls were abuzz with nervous anticipation of what was going to be the greatest cinematic experience of our young lives: THE GIANT SPIDER INVASION! Despite his grievances, Rebane was proud of the impact that the movie made for the city of Merrill, Wisconsin. The Giant Spider Invasion doesn’t help itself when Alan Hale’s Sheriff exclaims, “You ever see … 810: The Giant Spider Invasion by Wyn Hilty. It’s a giant spider invasion of savings at Menards! Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! "The Giant Spider Invasion" was released theatrically in 1975 grossing 15 million against a minuscule budget of only $300,000. In an interview with Fangoria in 1996, Bill Rebane claimed the movie grossed $15 million. Directed by Bill Rebane. Giant Spider Invasion (sometimes called The Giant Spider Invasion) is a low-budget 1975 film produced by Transcentury Pictures, a partnership owned by the film's director Bill Rebane. Whether you watch weekly or want to join in for the big finish, get ready for these big Spring TV and streaming finales. It is now regarded as a cult classic in the B movie realm.[4]. [27] The boxset was later recalled due to the rights to Godzilla vs. Megalon being disputed. By the time filming began, creative differences led to a script not being made and only pages of dialogue had been written. His bizarre neighbors make a concoction in their apartment they call wine, but when he takes some of it, he turns into a deformed, murderous monster. A time when I had total suspension of disbelief. The Giant Spider Invasion should've had a tongue-in-cheek tone but it takes itself far too seriously. “The Giant Spider Invasion” is a notoriously silly 1975 monster movie in which scientists accidentally unleash a mammoth arachnid on an unsuspecting town. A couple of ushers had to remove a bawling friend of mine after he saw the partially eaten remains of one of the victims too much for his delicate sensibilities. For the MST3K episode, see MST3K 810 - The Giant Spider Invasion. Group 1 International Distribution Organization Ltd. The Giant Spider Invasion is a low-budget 1975 film produced by Transcentury Pictures, a partnership owned by the film's director Bill Rebane.The film is about giant spiders that terrorize the town of Merrill, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Although one finds upon viewing it that it is not as bad as is claimed. [5], The Giant Spider Invasion was released on DVD by multiple video companies, including Retromedia in 2002 and a director's cut on May 5, 2009 by MVD Visual. It's all very predictable, these giant spider eggs … [11] On television, it was featured on The CBS Late Movie. Prologue: - Tom Servo's got spirit and wants to be a cheerleader. [28], Bill Rebane had a festival given in his honor; the "Bill Rebane Film Festival" took place in Madison, Wisconsin in May 2005. Deluxe Collector’s Edition. Regarding the episode, Director Bill Rebane thought it was strange, but overall accepted it due to its popularity. [30] In 2013, the shell of one of the main giant spiders was reported stolen by Rebane. Sea creatures created from radioactive sludge terrorize a beach community. Giant spiders from another dimension invade Wisconsin. "The Giant Spider Invasion" was released theatrically in 1975 grossing 15 million against a minuscule budget of only $300,000. An imitation of Ray Szmanda, the white-haired, hyper-exuberant man who has appeared in roughly 6,000 commercials during his 20-plus-year career as the pitchman for Menards, a chain of home-improvement stores based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After a three-time ABC television network run, the movie achieved additional exposure many years later, when i… The new deluxe special edition of The Giant Spider Invasion on Blu-Ray includes a brand new documentary called Size Does Matter!Making The Giant Spider Invasion, the original Super-8 version of the film, archival interviews, a mini comic book, and a bonus CD featuring music from the forth-coming The Giant Spider Invasion the Musical. William D. 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