. William D. Dyke is 2015 Lifetime Jurist", "The Giant Spider Invasion Spins Its Web on Blu-ray This Summer", "The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) - Review", "Piranha 3D's Painful Predecessors: The 24 Cheesiest Movies Ever Made", "Wisconsin cult filmmaker celebrates 40 years of 'Giant Spider, "IMPOSSIBLE!! I cut it out and hung it on the refrigerator so my mom wouldn't forget. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 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! 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. This FAQ is empty. [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. A newly married woman becomes convinced someone from her past is stalking her, but nobody believes her until the bodies start to pile up. "[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. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! The Giant Spider Invasion, from 1975, might be cheaply made, but it is pretty damn orderly. 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. Mittlestadt also gave praise to Barbara Hale, Kevin Brodie, and Alan Hale's acting. 810: The Giant Spider Invasion by Wyn Hilty. A nuclear leak creates a mutant Slithis sea monster, which terrorizes the variety of pets, winos, and hippies who hang around Venice, California. Although one finds upon viewing it that it is not as bad as is claimed. The Giant Spider Invasion was given a U.S. release in theaters in 1975, and was distributed by Group 1 Films. TNG!! This outrageous mix of giant monster motifs […] A murderous demon lurks inside an antique piano in a picturesque coastal town. "The Giant Spider Invasion" was released theatrically in 1975 grossing 15 million against a minuscule budget of only $300,000. 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. I try to watch this movie every year or so. 'The Giant Spider Invasion' is a cult classic filmed in Wisconsin that retains its weird appeal after 45 years. Giant spiders from another dimension invade Wisconsin. It's all very predictable, these giant spider eggs … 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. [18], Michael Weldon, in The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film, while criticizing the special effects and comparing them negatively to The Giant Claw, he considered the movie to be "Lots of laughs". [28], Bill Rebane had a festival given in his honor; the "Bill Rebane Film Festival" took place in Madison, Wisconsin in May 2005. Originally conceived as an idea from Richard Huff, he and actor Robert Easton, a friend of Rebane, were tasked to write the script. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Giant spiders from an intergalactic dimension invade Wisconsin and wreak havoc on the population of a small town. Was this review helpful to you? Prologue: - Tom Servo's got spirit and wants to be a cheerleader. I watched it with the same glee I did back in 1975 and the fond memories I held came flooding back. The year is 1990. After a three-time ABC television network run, the movie achieved additional exposure many years later, when i… 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. A NASA scientist and an astrophysicist must figure out a way to destroy the monster before it and its children can ravage the countryside. 1975 AMC Matador. The central plot of the film revolves around the titular spider invasion, which occurs when what appears to be a meteorite crashes down in rural Wisconsin, and spawns spiders of varying sizes. Our local newspaper (The Daily World) had a beautiful half-page advertisement featuring the glorious poster art. Giant Spider Invasion: Deluxe Collector's Edition. Packs of kids, with parents in tow, rushed to secure a place in line at the D&R. Tom Servo wants to be a cheerleader. 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. A microorganism from Mars, brought to Earth by a space probe, terrorizes passengers in a railroad office. An alien species makes contact with Earth through radio transmission, notifying of an imminent visit. Garvin also recounted during his theater experience kids at the screening were laughing instead of being scared by the film. But its director wants to get paid. 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. [3] Turner Classic Movies claimed the movie made a $22 million return. Back in the seventies there were only two show times during the weekdays: 7:00p.m. 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. The Giant Spider Invasion doesn’t help itself when Alan Hale’s Sheriff exclaims, “You ever see … Directed by Bill Rebane. The Giant Spider Invasion has a reputation as one of the genre’s truly terrible B films. RiffTrax Announces Two Live Shows for 2020, Horror Highlights: Rifftrax Live: The Giant Spider Invasion, Ghost Adventures Miniseries and Halloween Special, HELLmington, RiffTrax Live With The Giant Spider Invasion on August 15th and 20th, Chapter 1: All God’s Creatures, Large & Lame, Tom Zoerner , FrightMare Theater: The Giant Spider Invasion. “The Giant Spider Invasion” is a notoriously silly 1975 monster movie in which scientists accidentally unleash a mammoth arachnid on an unsuspecting town. 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. Bill Rebane watches over the should of Leslie Parrish as she blends up a tarantula on the set of The Giant Spider Invasion. The poster featured a gargantuan spider bearing down on a group of terrified people. Its a really disappointing watch as it could have been a fun homage to the giant monster bug films of the 1950s. The bizarre B-movie is now on blu-ray thanks to Dark Star Entertainment. [7][8] Special effects artist Bob Millay was hired to design the spiders for the film. 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. Use the HTML below. [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. The line wrapped around the block. 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. The film received a considerable theatrical run and became one of the 50 top-grossing films of that year. [30] In 2013, the shell of one of the main giant spiders was reported stolen by Rebane. 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. [5][9], The Giant Spider Invasion was distributed by Group 1 International Distribution Organization. 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. 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. Search for "The Giant Spider Invasion" on Amazon.com, Title: Many horror films have featured the spider, including 1955's Tarantula!, exploiting America's fear of atomic radiation during the nuclear arms race, the 1975 low-budget cult film The Giant Spider Invasion, and Kingdom of the Spiders, a 1977 film starring William Shatner, depicting the consequence of hungry spiders deprived of their natural food supply due to pesticides. Particularly well-made one preconceived notions about what a film Rebane approached with a great deal of but. 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TICK!! It was tentatively titled The Great Spider Invasion. 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. 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. "Giant puppet invasion!" and 9:00p.m. The Giant Spider Invasion was given a U.S. release in theaters in 1975, and was distributed by Group 1 Films. Add the first question. [24] Wired listed the movie as one of the "cheesiest movies" ever made. https://www.amazon.com/Giant-Spider-Invasion-Steve-Brodie/dp/B000063W59 The Giant Spider Invasion; Twisters Revenge; Potential Partners; Bill Rebane’s Blog; 0. Kids scrambled everywhere – clawing and climbing over each other to get their hands on these rare collector's items. – We Are Movie Geeks. Regarding the episode, Director Bill Rebane thought it was strange, but overall accepted it due to its popularity. [5] The cast of the film consisted of Hollywood veterans. In an interview with Fangoria in 1996, Bill Rebane claimed the movie grossed $15 million. Dr. Jenny Langer and Dr. Vance from the NASA try to save the world. 111 of 121 people found this review helpful. [17] Albuquerque Journal's Chuck Mittlestadt gave the film a warmer reception, giving positive marks for its editing and direction. The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Main article: The Giant Spider Invasion (film) Synopsis "Please — consider my legs when cleaning your pipe!" 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 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. [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. [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. 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! [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. [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. 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. The Giant Spider Invasion is a 1975 science fiction horror film directed by Bill Rebane. It is now regarded as a cult classic in the B movie realm.[4]. The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) – Review Posted on March 29, 2016 October 22, 2020 by Mike Brooks Spiders have too many goddamn legs, and this simple truism has led the arachnid to be one of the chief villains in countless horror films over the years and during the 50s era of big insect attack films a movie called Tarantula was one of the better examples of that genre. 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 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. Mike and the 'bots suffer through The Giant Spider Invasion (1975). Overall, The Giant Spider Invasion is a complete mess of a film. The invasion is deduced to be the result of some sort of interdimensional gateway, and is ultimately thwarted when Drs. "The Giant Spider Invasion" was released theatrically in 1975 grossing 15 million against a minuscule budget of only $300,000. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! Although one finds upon viewing it that it is not as bad as is claimed. Group 1's Amazing New Super Sensation! Giant spiders from outer space invade a rural Wisconsin town. For the MST3K episode, see MST3K 810 - The Giant Spider Invasion. A student moves into a run-down building in New York City. (1975). It’s a giant spider invasion of savings at Menards! The Giant Spider Invasion is a 1975 science fiction horror film directed by Bill Rebane. ", "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. The townspeople eventually panic when confronted with the spider. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! The movie is reminiscent of the giant bug movies of the 50’s. This piece of gorgonzola was fun on some levels and so-so on others. In 2011, it was announced that the movie was going to be remade into a musical. [5] In the United States and Canada, video rentals of the movie in 1976 grossed to $2,347,000. 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. Despite his grievances, Rebane was proud of the impact that the movie made for the city of Merrill, Wisconsin. 24!! 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. By the time filming began, creative differences led to a script not being made and only pages of dialogue had been written. 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. [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. With Steve Brodie, Barbara Hale, Robert Easton, Leslie Parrish. [6] Rebane's wife Barbara worked as the script girl. [10] Tarantulas were used in portions of the film, sent from Arizona through trucking by the special effects crew. Here are the movies we're most excited for in 2021. 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. [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. A meteor arrives on Earth, where it lands in the back pasture of a rural family. A time when I had total suspension of disbelief. Aberdeen hadn't seen this much excitement since Jaws played there the previous year. This was the greatest movie ever made. [1] The movie was released in theaters in 1975. 1974 AMC Matador Coupe. [12][13] It was released on Blu-ray on June 15, 2015 by VCI Entertainment. Now available is the collectible Giant Spider Invasion scrap book for behind the scenes and the inside story direct from Bill himself. DS9!! 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 film is about giant spiders that terrorize the town of Merrill, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. The Giant Spider Invasion was a film Rebane approached with a great deal of ambition but very little money. Fans of “bad movies” will enjoy laughing at its characters, fake spider, and horny senior citizens. A series of killings occur, with no suspects, the locals soon decide that Bigfoot is responsible. [16] Glenn Garvin from The Delta Democrat-Times described the movie as "self-subconsciously ludicrous". Deluxe Collector’s Edition. Immediately after they stopped, the spider exploded, causing two crew members to get their hair singed and be taken to the hospital to be treated for severe burns. Once inside the lobby, ushers showered the crowd with little black plastic spiders. It’s a giant spider invasion of savings at Menards! Tom Zoerner . William D. Dyke is 2015 Lifetime Jurist", "The Giant Spider Invasion Spins Its Web on Blu-ray This Summer", "The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) - Review", "Piranha 3D's Painful Predecessors: The 24 Cheesiest Movies Ever Made", "Wisconsin cult filmmaker celebrates 40 years of 'Giant Spider, "IMPOSSIBLE!! I cut it out and hung it on the refrigerator so my mom wouldn't forget. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 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! 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. This FAQ is empty. [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. A newly married woman becomes convinced someone from her past is stalking her, but nobody believes her until the bodies start to pile up. "[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. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! The Giant Spider Invasion, from 1975, might be cheaply made, but it is pretty damn orderly. 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. Mittlestadt also gave praise to Barbara Hale, Kevin Brodie, and Alan Hale's acting. 810: The Giant Spider Invasion by Wyn Hilty. A nuclear leak creates a mutant Slithis sea monster, which terrorizes the variety of pets, winos, and hippies who hang around Venice, California. Although one finds upon viewing it that it is not as bad as is claimed. The Giant Spider Invasion was given a U.S. release in theaters in 1975, and was distributed by Group 1 Films. TNG!! This outrageous mix of giant monster motifs […] A murderous demon lurks inside an antique piano in a picturesque coastal town. "The Giant Spider Invasion" was released theatrically in 1975 grossing 15 million against a minuscule budget of only $300,000. 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. I try to watch this movie every year or so. 'The Giant Spider Invasion' is a cult classic filmed in Wisconsin that retains its weird appeal after 45 years. Giant spiders from another dimension invade Wisconsin. It's all very predictable, these giant spider eggs … 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. [18], Michael Weldon, in The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film, while criticizing the special effects and comparing them negatively to The Giant Claw, he considered the movie to be "Lots of laughs". [28], Bill Rebane had a festival given in his honor; the "Bill Rebane Film Festival" took place in Madison, Wisconsin in May 2005. Originally conceived as an idea from Richard Huff, he and actor Robert Easton, a friend of Rebane, were tasked to write the script. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Giant spiders from an intergalactic dimension invade Wisconsin and wreak havoc on the population of a small town. Was this review helpful to you? Prologue: - Tom Servo's got spirit and wants to be a cheerleader. I watched it with the same glee I did back in 1975 and the fond memories I held came flooding back. The year is 1990. After a three-time ABC television network run, the movie achieved additional exposure many years later, when i… 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. A NASA scientist and an astrophysicist must figure out a way to destroy the monster before it and its children can ravage the countryside. 1975 AMC Matador. The central plot of the film revolves around the titular spider invasion, which occurs when what appears to be a meteorite crashes down in rural Wisconsin, and spawns spiders of varying sizes. Our local newspaper (The Daily World) had a beautiful half-page advertisement featuring the glorious poster art. Giant Spider Invasion: Deluxe Collector's Edition. Packs of kids, with parents in tow, rushed to secure a place in line at the D&R. Tom Servo wants to be a cheerleader. 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. A microorganism from Mars, brought to Earth by a space probe, terrorizes passengers in a railroad office. An alien species makes contact with Earth through radio transmission, notifying of an imminent visit. Garvin also recounted during his theater experience kids at the screening were laughing instead of being scared by the film. But its director wants to get paid. 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. [3] Turner Classic Movies claimed the movie made a $22 million return. Back in the seventies there were only two show times during the weekdays: 7:00p.m. 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. The Giant Spider Invasion doesn’t help itself when Alan Hale’s Sheriff exclaims, “You ever see … Directed by Bill Rebane. The Giant Spider Invasion has a reputation as one of the genre’s truly terrible B films. RiffTrax Announces Two Live Shows for 2020, Horror Highlights: Rifftrax Live: The Giant Spider Invasion, Ghost Adventures Miniseries and Halloween Special, HELLmington, RiffTrax Live With The Giant Spider Invasion on August 15th and 20th, Chapter 1: All God’s Creatures, Large & Lame, Tom Zoerner , FrightMare Theater: The Giant Spider Invasion. “The Giant Spider Invasion” is a notoriously silly 1975 monster movie in which scientists accidentally unleash a mammoth arachnid on an unsuspecting town. 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. Bill Rebane watches over the should of Leslie Parrish as she blends up a tarantula on the set of The Giant Spider Invasion. The poster featured a gargantuan spider bearing down on a group of terrified people. Its a really disappointing watch as it could have been a fun homage to the giant monster bug films of the 1950s. The bizarre B-movie is now on blu-ray thanks to Dark Star Entertainment. [7][8] Special effects artist Bob Millay was hired to design the spiders for the film. 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. Use the HTML below. [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. The line wrapped around the block. 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. The film received a considerable theatrical run and became one of the 50 top-grossing films of that year. [30] In 2013, the shell of one of the main giant spiders was reported stolen by Rebane. 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. [5][9], The Giant Spider Invasion was distributed by Group 1 International Distribution Organization. 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. 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. 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