THE VAULT

Kiss of the Tarantula (1976) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 4.2/100

So silent. So deadly. So final.

The Premise

A disturbed teenage girl unleashes her pet tarantula against her "enemies."

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Horror, Mystery, Kiss of the Tarantula taps into fundamental fears. The 4.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of spider, tarantula continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.