Tarantula (1955)

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

Genres: Science Fiction, Horror

What to watch after Tarantula

• It Came from Outer Space (1953) — Same subject: small town
• Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) — Same subject: monster, scientist
• The Thing from Another World (1951) — Same feel: dramatic, menacing
• This Island Earth (1955) — Jack Arnold directed both
• Arachnophobia (1990) — Same subject: small town, animal horror
• House of Frankenstein (1944) — Same feel: dramatic, menacing