Curse of the Black Widow
Tony Franciosa plays a detective who's on the trail of a murderer whose mutilated and predominantly male victims are found encased in silken cocoons...
Why it matters
A late-’70s chiller where giallo meets creature feature, delivering spider venom and silken death in equal measure.
- Dan Curtis’s flair for pulpy, atmospheric horror shines with strong performances from Franciosa and Mills doubling as twins.
- Practical effects creep under your skin—cocooned male victims are grotesque and memorable without overkill.
- Straddles detective thriller and supernatural horror, reflecting ’70s genre blending before the era of slick slashers took hold.
- Perfect for fans of Dan Curtis’s TV movies and vintage creature horror who appreciate mood and mystery over gore.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
