Eight Legged Freaks - Halloween Special

[@mrsundaymovies]

I dragged a friend kicking and screaming to this. He did not like it but I think he was raised wrong

[@kingjunior525]

Love your channel !

[@AxeKick80]

Hey, don’t say that about poor Mason.

[@EyedMite]

Was it maso? Big fan of your podcast by the way !

[@boobootittleman7299]

Oh hey man, how are ya?

[@bbrbbr-on2gd]

Should've taken him during Tax season!

[@mrliteral9347]

The story goes that "Eight-Legged Freaks" is something David Arquette improvised during a take when fighting the spiders, and everyone liked it so much they made it the new title.

[@DS-mi9ru]

Arac Attack was something George W. Bush improvised when he was eating breakfast and thinking for something to do for the rest of his term. He liked it so much he made it a real thing.

[@mania4270]

Ahhahahahaahah

[@theoozmachine]

@@DS-mi9ru best comment I've seen in a while

[@mitchnmavstudios8286]

I NEVER CLICKED SO FAST YESSSSSS This movie is such a bizarre classic in my mind, so blatantly stupid, yet so fun

[@OGMillyMillz_]

Chris grew up with 8 legged freaks

[@timmeh69er78]

Same I loved it. Didn’t take itself too seriously and one of ScarJo’s first

[@GoB1996]

I fuckin looooooove this movie! One of the best spider movies out beside Arachnophobia and Arachnid haha

[@floppydisk9541]

And scary, I'm arachnophobia... I love it.

[@noahcolegio7124]

Yooooo

[@kaungsitthan9425]

"Scarlett Johansson faced off against a spider before she was ever a Black Widow" lmfao 😭😭😭😭😍

[@BurninPopcorn]

I have so much nostalgia for this flick. The shout factory release was a must have for me.

[@OGMillyMillz_]

Chris grew up with 8 legged freaks

[@viciousbane569]

@@OGMillyMillz_ are you a big fan of John Campea or Chris Stuckman

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

I remember when i was in middle school around 2004 this movie being on hbo all the time. And I watched alot of hbo movies in the summer so this and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead are burned into my brain

[@zacwattus4320]

This movie has held a special place in my heart since 2002. The motorbike scene is one of my all time favourite sequences.

[@celstacker22]

Eight Legged Freaks is a treasure. Truly, I do miss the popcorn flick that IS a popcorn flick on purpose. The last truly great example I recall seeing was Shaun Of The Dead, which I gave high marks for confronting and satirizing a few serious domestic issues amidst a zombie apocalypse, and STILL not losing that crazy sense of humor. Truly, film like this just improves with time.

[@rectorecto5417]

U consider ‘Shaun of the dead’ a “popcorn flick”? It’s considered to be a fantastic film tho. Like a legit film........what?

[@andysalter7192]

Wouldn't call Shaun of the dead a " popcorn movie" all those overrated CGI nightmares called the Comic book movie is what I would call " popcorn movies' Shaun of the dead is more a indie cult movie.

[@polktechnologysolutions5874]

HOLY CRAP!!! When Chris said "arac attack" and dead panned into the camera and followed up with "this film came out in 2002..." I almost dropped my kid because I was laughing so much. Well played sir.

[@keanunelson27-5]

It was because of 9/11 which happened a year prior to its release and it is the most devastating event in American history

[@DaXzOr]

I immediatly clicked after seeing the title, I absolutely adored this film as a kid. It had a neat flash/browser FPS back in the day too, I would play that at school in the computer lab a lot.

[@joev9689]

Dude, I watched this and played that all the time as a kid!

[@LuisSierra42]

I watched it many times as a kid

[@CoY_01]

Slither is a classic creature feature that was Directed by James Gunn. It’s bloody great and hilarious as well!

[@1MrAmerica1776]

This movie was made in my dad's hometown of Superior, AZ. So whenever we would have family visits I would always ask them about the time that it was overrun with spiders.

[@JuiceboxCE]

Tremors did this vibe so well, mixing charm with fun, avoiding the pit of being outright stupid. Love the characters, love the monsters, love the action, gooood stuff

[@MrBrownsugar85]

I miss this era (early to mid 2000s). Lots of movies were made just for the sake of being fun and mindless. No messages or deep meanings, just have fun for an hour or so

[@RevanMartinez]

Definitely a good era. Good for video games and movies

[@nathanbinns6345]

I miss that too. Everything has to have a message these days, it's really annoying. Sometimes I just want to go to a movie to forget about the world and just enjoy myself.

[@josephagundez5336]

Speaking of mindless fun and David Arquette, Ready to Rumble comes to mind.

[@Willrobert92]

Yeah I miss early 2000's action movies like Fast and Furious 1, Swordfish, Gone in 60 Seconds and Mission Impossible 2. Just pure fun escapism without complex social commentary and "wokeness"

[@IgorsDen]

Even when they do make a movie that's silly fun, no one will admit it. The creators will be on the promotional circuit claiming that at the core it's about community or overcoming trauma or some BS.

[@jackkain7141]

Nice to see someone else considers this movie special! This was one of the first movies that I went on a date with my partner to. We wound up being the only ones in the theatre so got to riff on the movie the whole way through and had an absolute blast! Got this on DVD when it came out, and was happy that Shout! FINALLY gave this a proper bluray release this year.

[@Elemtree]

This movie came out around the same year as Chamber of Secrets and so I always point those two movies for the start of my arachnophobia. Thanks 2002.

[@AJARyan-yn2uv]

Then 2003 happened and decided to give you peace of mind with Return of the King.

[@sblagg527]

So I guess you've never seen... uh... Arachnophobia?

[@Neat0_o]

Lol true

[@BwAaS]

This movie is special to me for 1 reason. This was the big starring vehicle for a one Kari Whurer! For those who don't know she was the "Eye candy" on an old MTV show called remote control. She was the sexiest woman I had ever seen ... for like 20 years! Before this she was in a few married with children, and a cameo in The Adventures of Ford Fairlaine. GOD BLESS THIS WOMAN!

[@justsomeguywholovesberserk6375]

Man I haven’t watched Chris stuckmann in a while, and it seems you are doing great, and seeing you happy makes me happy

[@waitssharpe7491]

Yeah idk if you say but he’s actually directing a horror movie. Super exciting stuff

[@usmcrave99]

Sam: Hey, spider! Spider: Huh? That and the laughing spider near the end cracked me up.

[@jeffanderson9938]

Isn't it ironic that Scarlett Johansson, Black Widow herself, is in a movie about deadly spiders?

[@TheUncleSpiderX]

Hey now I need you to return to the current timeline

[@anthonynolastname8517]

Scarlo was on hot ones talking about this movie. She mentioned it was one of her favorites.

[@prathapkutty7407]

@@anthonynolastname8517 I wonder how she feels about home alone 3?

[@l3gnaa597]

I guess she got type-cast

[@RaymondArias]

I was gonna comment this! 🤣

[@dustinmovies6208]

This movie is incredible and it’s one where I can hear “you eight legged freaks” in David Arquette’s voice instantly after seeing the previews and commercials for it so much as a kid.

[@KyleRiddle]

Oh my god! You actually made a video about it!!! I remember asking you years ago. Thank you Chris 😢

[@UrbanSamurai1975]

A couple of things, Chris: 1) "Eight Legged Freaks" is a fun, campy horror classic. You are correct to say we need more of these types of films. 2) I LOVE your t-shirt paying tribute to both the "Hellraiser" series and "Enter The Dragon". (Big Bruce Lee fan over here.)

[@simonyesh]

Chris, if you can, please one day review the horror comedy: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.

[@princessthyemis]

LOVE that movie haha!

[@TG-jv8lf]

Yea really nice movie I would also love to see a Tusk review

[@sk8mafia214]

@@TG-jv8lf he did a tusk review

[@TG-jv8lf]

@@sk8mafia214 oh really thank you I’ll have to find it

[@BEATmyguest31]

Gonna have to check that one out. Been seeing it a lot lately

[@Wormuloid4157]

This has to be one of the best leave-your-brain-at-the-door popcorn flicks ever.

[@8bitPirateGoomba]

Dude, you are pumping these Holloween specials out this year! LOVE IT!

[@TimothyLeeClark]

This movie holds a special place in my heart. I was 13 when it came out and it was the first movie I could go see myself because I was finally old enough. I loved it, and still love it. What a fun film.

[@grapeshot]

You also had a lot of man versus nature movies in the 1970s. We were constantly fighting killer bees and tarantulas.

[@destroyerblackdragon]

And birds, and frogs, and rabbits.

[@seanrasmussen2877]

I remember when this came out! My friend and I were choosing between this, and Master of Disguise. We made the right choice!

[@pizzathehutt1812]

Chris finally talking about one of my childhood favourites!!! Today is a good day ☺️

[@brawler601]

Chris stuckmann always thought you were a great critic, but after this you have become an absolute legend and one of the best critics going. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the thumbnail for this video. I too miss the cheesy horror films that even thoufh you could consider bad, you can still have a great time with, this has now made my day.

[@RaptueCity]

I do miss films like this, Lake Placid, Arachnophobia, Eight Legged, Deep Blue. I owned this on VHS and DVD, but i miss going to a cinema and switching off, no worries or anything.

[@blackguyofthesouth2161]

Anaconda

[@earlchatterton9133]

Tremors!

[@MrSpookyLover]

@@blackguyofthesouth2161 Anaconda: hilariously cast too. J Lo, Ice Cube, Owen Wilson, John Voight in the same movie. thats fucking hilarious

[@The3rdGunman]

@@blackguyofthesouth2161 Yeah don't even sleep on Anaconda. Leviathon too

[@RobVespa]

This film has always had a warm spot in my heart. Such a fun movie.

[@PatheticApathetic]

The idea the Eight Legged freaks’ working title was worse than it’s actual title is hilarious to me

[@The3rdGunman]

YESSSS! This movie is criminally underrated, no one ever talks about it!!!

[@carissaluttonmovietalk]

This and arachnophobia are definitely underrated.

[@earlchatterton9133]

I've always been a fan of Arachnophobia. I saw it by myself in the theater in 1990 and thought it was a lot of fun.

[@MrSpookyLover]

@@earlchatterton9133 i have mild arachnophobia and still cant watch much of that, especially the second half without my hands over my eyes, it really looks believable in an extent that ELF can never

[@earlchatterton9133]

@@MrSpookyLover Some of those spiders used in Arachnophobia come from down here in New Zealand. Luckily I've never actually seen any of those spiders in real life!

[@boburrides]

Arachnoohobia made me arachnoohophobic. damn that fucking movie (i love it)

[@carissaluttonmovietalk]

@@boburrides me too

[@SkeletalRavenArts2]

my guilty pleasure! I watched this movie countless times, acting, actor choice, story, FX, everything is perfect!

[@BroAnarchy]

. _.such a fun film. This sort of had the "Mars Attacks" comedy + horror, but without the Sci-Fi element. Definitely worth a re-watching, it's been too long since I've seen this gem of a horror movie!

[@RJALEXANDER777]

Oh yeah you're right. This film definitely has the energy of something like Tremors or Mars Attacks. Chris is right, films like this are pretty entertaining.

[@MedalionDS9]

The genre you're thinking of are B-movies

[@timboslice9905]

For some reason, it always reminded me of The Blob remake in its tone.

[@peterfrank3365]

Both movies, along with 'Tremors', are homages to horror B-movies of 1950's.

[@gilgamesholo2611]

Starship Troopers too

[@emeraldknight6224]

I freaking love this movie since the first time I watched it. I also remember another movie called "Spiders" (2000) that was also a "creature feature" and scarred me for life. And "Bats", man... they used to put that one on TV frequently when I was a kid. This video was a nice throwback to my childhood. Thank you, Chris.

[@armanitaylor7617]

I remember seeing this movie as a kid, fell in love with it immediately. Perfect example of a good monster movie

[@tanztummitternacht4236]

Me too!! Will always be a favourite of mine

[@imkayjaylea]

YEESSSSS!! This was my first horror film, and I LOVED IT, especially the bit with the spiders bursting through the mall. This film will always hold a place in my heart.

[@jondemotto7909]

David arquette was freaking great in 8 legged freaks.

[@BasketCase-rr7tx]

He is usually good. I hope they dont kill him off in the new scream movie.

[@silent_builder]

I like the transition when you said "it's a bygone era" then the lead sprays some 'Baygon' at the spider XD

[@churibman]

Man, movies like this and Evolution were the jam of my childhood. High budget fun action-horror with b tier special effects. I sure miss them as well

[@juanito10447]

Same ! Like E.L.F, Can't wait for Evolutions bluray debut in November !

[@GregBreden]

@Matthew Boyce Yeh, it's great, that Blu Ray release is attractive. A lot of 8LF reminded me of Gremlins and I wonder if the reboot of that is going to be all serious.

[@litchie5836]

This is one of my family's favorite Halloween movies. Even the little kids and the scaredy cats can still have a blast with it.

[@Thechickinaaronscar]

This movie is what snakes on a plane should have been.

[@TheKratos646]

I can't tell u how many countless times when I was young I would watch this movie religiously and I watched not that long ago and I still love it I appreciate you doing this video 😃

[@Macapta]

Saw this on TV once years ago and honestly thought it was a fever dream I had.

[@73Stargazer]

I don't blame you. It is a random movie. But so fun!

[@bassman8144]

I miss them and want more of them too! Great job man, I think you did this flick justice. Also we saw this on the same day however I was at the drive-in. Happy Halloween🎃

[@eSuaz]

I watched this so many times on VHS back in the day. Cheesy, fun stuff.

[@Rhythmyk]

I watched this last week (again) and the thing that cracks me up the most are the sounds the spiders make. Like little Tazmanian Devils chittering and exerting themselves. Adds so much to the camp!

[@Tarnishedbuild]

I was born into a religious cult that didn’t allowed us to watch movies. I remember watching this movie as a child at a sams club on a display tv and it always stuck with me as a really fun film that contributed to my love of movies.

[@geoffrygifari3377]

Wow... so close to stuckmann himself

[@aSpaghettiWestern]

that motorcycle kick spider shot was my favorite thing ever. I would watch the movie over and over and couldn't wait for that scene.

[@LuxBellator92]

I've loved this movie since I was a kid! You described it perfectly, a self-aware pure popcorn escapism movie. And it's fantastic for it. Not every film has to be Schindler's List. Somewhere along the way, Hollywood and people forgot this.

[@suspiciouspergola3705]

I love this movie so much! It was one of my favorites as a kid and the jumping spider bike scene still makes me so happy to watch. It's so goofy and exciting.

[@jonboy2790]

Chris being reluctant to tell his wife the title of the film; I felt that.

[@Staplesdoesstuff]

I’ve wanted you do to do this film for so long!!! Loved it as a kid and yes cheesy as all hell and your take on it is exactly as it should be!

[@darrentrapenberg5543]

Yes this is a nostalgic ride for me. even though I'm someone who doesn't like spider I enjoyed watching this growing up just for how silly it get especially towards the end.

[@2kmerz]

Love your reviews, even of older films / non-new releases. Please don’t stop doing them!

[@Leoniscordis]

I hope next year Chris takes Paris Hilton's best starring role, Repo The Genetic Opera into consideration 🖤 honestly in my top 10 favourite movies ever, i feel like Chris and his wife would really enjoy it's ridiculous genius

[@piotrkowalski3869]

The already did a Repo Man movie. Its was at least good a good mix of a thinker and action movie.

[@LanceTheEditor]

Dude, this movie is so nostalgic for me. I saw it when I was a kid on HBO and it was such a fun movie. I forgot about it for years before I revisited it later on now in my 20s. I actually have fond memories of it precisely because it chose not to take itself seriously.

[@Gerbraverycine]

Just a chessy and fun movie. The nostalgic feels kicks in.

[@sidolanters1394]

kick* (and also cheesy*)

[@likeabaus]

I can't help but laugh at the clips shown in this special.. aaah the good ol' days.

[@issahumps]

I remember having a good time at the theater watching this. It didn’t hide the fact it was silly so I knew what I was getting into haha

[@ongaudbruh7906]

i’m so glad someone remembered this film because this was a big part of my childhood

[@nevswain478]

wtf.. my wife and i literally just put this on tonight on our dvd players. Coincidence, i think not!

[@latayongrayson8196]

You inspired me to do a 31 days of Halloween movie marathon...Eight legged freaks was day one. So happy to see this.

[@Colonel2005]

I remember loving the movie when I saw it in theaters but it’s been a long time since I saw it. But I loved David Arquette from that time era because of Ready to Rumble was amazing.

[@Kennethmarchant9705]

I never expected that Chris would review this movie, one of my favorite movie - Thank you, Chris!!!

[@RichZilla96]

The closest thing we got to Eight Legged Freaks this year is Malignant and it's considered polarizing but in my opinion I enjoyed the s*** out of that film

[@jordanpeakofficial]

I was just about to make this comment but scanned through to see if anyone else did first. Malignant is most definitely the biggest budget horror comedy thats been made for a few years. I think its just a really, really hard sub genre to make i mean scaring someone and making someone laugh are the two total opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of emotions. Theres also the challenge of marketing the product to an audience and most people would want to see one that makes them laugh or the other that makes them poop their pants rather than a movie that does both. It doesn’t surprise me that out of the cornetto trilogy of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s films that the highest grossing was an action comedy (hot fuzz 80 mill) and the other two which blended elements of horror and comedy didn’t make as much (shaun of the dead 30 mill the world’s end 46 mill)

[@indiesludge]

Chris I love how you say at the end of every video “click right here and get Stuckmannized” it cracks me up! Thanks a lot for all you do.

[@JrtheKing91]

I feel that this would've been a hilariocity if Chris wasn't in the film business.

[@Nebol]

It couldn't be, as it doesn't take itself seriously. Also it's a lot better made than those movies.

[@ianmcwilliams7564]

Does Chris still Hilariocity films

[@Dreadjaws]

The point of Hilariocity is to make fun of movies that are _unintentionally_ funny. This one is a straight up horror comedy.

[@AaaSWE]

Remember that me and a friend rented this back in the day as a joke and we had a great time. Surpriced how well done and funny it was.

[@4589dude]

The true story of how Black Widow earned her title

[@Darkusrafael]

I watched as a kid on "Canal 5" in México and it would be horrifying cause I hated spiders, but the goofiness kept me sane. Thanks for the nostalgic throwback Chris, love the vids.

[@VictorBluth]

Can you review the movie "May" (2002) for this Halloween Special? It's a very underrated movie and deserved to be better known.

[@WhatPlantsCrave-ur1ht]

I agree, May deserves way more of a following. I like how basically every character is crazy.

[@pppwhat]

Thank you for talking about this! I love this movie and my old roommate laughed at the scene when Dave took the chair and tried to fight the spider with said chair. I honestly appreciate it so much :)

[@lorenzoamer8456]

Really concerned that this is a movie that exists and I didn’t know about it. Thank you for your spread of awareness Chris.

[@werdle92]

Strange. it was heavily advertised when it came out. All the kids at school were talking about it.

[@lorenzoamer8456]

@@werdle92 i wasn’t alive when it came out. Unfortunately.

[@ebiL3288]

This movie was one of my favs during my childhood, so happy to see Chris reviewing it!

[@boxkid759]

"I'm going to give Eight Legged Freaks a B-" Chris Stuckman

[@austindolan7182]

it's a better time if you're drunk (yeah! now it's a party!) that you're gonna own on blu ray.

[@blazin2dazin]

I love this movie! Had the dvd when i was a kid and rewatched it again yesterday for halloween, and now this video is uploaded. I'll take it!

[@justafidemyself]

me: "ah yes I remember this movie very vivid--" chris: scarlet johanson tases someone in the balls. me: scarl...she was in this?

[@ZillaBro]

I said the same thing lol

[@TejuanFarrell180]

I'm so happy you talked about Eight Legged Freaks, this movie is awesome!!

[@DJGamingSmash]

I mean, Godzilla VS Kong and A Quiet Place: Part II are technically creature features.

[@justinchristian3374]

Chris, You literally have the absolute best taste in movies! We are the same age and it’s so cool to hear to speak on 8 legged freaks and the faculty!!

[@JustinTotino]

I always fucking loved this movie and I feel like I was the only one who ever knew about it in my circle of friends.

[@melissakim4007]

Omg I havent thought about this movie in forever! Thank you for bringing back good memories

[@gregevigan]

Haven't thought about this film in ages. Great fun. Would be cool in a double bill with Tremors.

[@The3rdGunman]

My kids and doubled featured it with Critters...another serious classic 80's horror camp.

[@austindolan7182]

or arachnophobia.

[@kidneythief91]

Whoah!! That ticket stub just took me back! I legit flashed back to Embassy theater in San Antonio to movies like Madeleine and Forces of Nature. Thanks for posting, I only started saving mine a few years back.

[@grapeshot]

This movie reminds me in some ways of that William Shatner movie, Kingdom of Spiders.🕷🕷🕷

[@mama_verse]

Thank you for recommending this! Absolute hilarity!

[@Mightyzinger1]

Ahhhh this movie was everything when I was a child. Didn’t get the jokes though

[@codyryan8808]

Can’t believe you reviewed this def one of my guilty pleasures!

[@deancribbon9809]

The Meg was a refreshing semi-creature feature that I wish Hollywood would produce regularly.

[@reign225]

I remember whenever this movie came on tv , id never skip it , there are a lot more movies like these , just pure entertaining to watch.

[@majinsole8554]

Just imagine “James Gunn Presents: Even More Eight-Legged Freaks: Scorpion Bugaloo” ~_~

[@josephagundez5336]

I saw this movie with a buddy of mine when we were freshmen in high school. We were at an old United Artist in a mall that's now closed and we were the only ones in the theater. There were some good gut busting moments and we had a really good time. This was also the first film that introduced me to Scarlett Johansson.

[@Minnazs]

I clicked soooo fast!!! I loved this movie growing up! Rewatched it like a couple years ago and I still feel like it’s good 🤣

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

I grew up watching those cheesy 2000's horror films, so I have much love for this flick. My grandma also took me to see this in the theater and she indirectly got me hooked on horror because I watched Tremors on repeat when I stayed at her house.

[@_maicoh_4170]

This really is one of my favorite movies, I’m so happy you’re covering it.

[@Lienardo]

Chris you made my day maybe even my week. This movie is so nostalgic for me as I have seen it when I was a kid. Watching your review makes me want to just put this on and have fun again