Big Ass Spider!

Synopsis

Big Ass Spider! is a 2013 sci-fi horror comedy that follows the story of Alex Mathis, played by Greg Grunberg, a pest control technician who discovers a giant, deadly spider on the loose in Los Angeles. The creature escapes from a military laboratory and begins wreaking havoc across the city, prompting Alex and a team of experts to band together to stop the monstrous arachnid before it causes mass destruction. The film blends horror elements with comedic moments, delivering a campy yet thrilling experience that pays homage to classic creature features while featuring modern special effects and action sequences.

Cast

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  Greg Grunberg

  Alex Mathis

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  Lombardo Boyar

  Jose Ramos

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  Clare Kramer

  Lieutenant Karly Brant

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  Ray Wise

  Major Braxton Tanner

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  Lin Shaye

  Mrs. Jefferson

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  Patrick Bauchau

  Lucas

Reviews

Big Ass Spider! received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a solid 78% approval rating, with many reviewers appreciating its campy charm and entertaining B-movie vibe. The consensus highlights its fun approach to the giant monster genre, praising Greg Grunberg's performance and the humorous script. IMDb users rated the movie 5.3/10, indicating a more divided audience reception, where some enjoyed the quirky humor and special effects, but others felt the story was predictable or the humor hit-or-miss. Metacritic’s score of 53/100 reflects these mixed reviews, suggesting average reviews overall. Critics from outlets like Dread Central and Bloody Disgusting found it to be an enjoyable, light-hearted romp with enough action and laughs to satisfy fans of creature horror comedies. However, some said the film lacks depth and originality, making it appealing mostly to viewers who appreciate cheesy, cult-style monster flicks. Overall, Big Ass Spider! is recognized as a fun, if not particularly groundbreaking, genre film that successfully balances scares and laughs.

See also

Sharknado

Blow Out

Eight Legged Freaks

[REC]⁴ Apocalypse