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Spider

R19721h 38mDavid Cronenberg

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"The only thing worse than losing your mind... is finding it again."

A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.

MysteryThriller
London, EnglandBased On Novel Or BookPsychopathAsylumPastChildhood TraumaBed And Breakfast (b&b)British PubHaunted By The PastHalfway House

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What is Spider (1972) about?

A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.

Who stars in Spider?

Spider stars Ralph Fiennes (Spider), Miranda Richardson (Yvonne / Mrs. Cleg), Gabriel Byrne (Bill Cleg), Lynn Redgrave (Mrs. Wilkinson), John Neville (Terrence). The film was directed by David Cronenberg.

How long is Spider?

Spider has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated R.

Where can I watch Spider?

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