The Spider Woman
1943, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
Grim mystery to hold you breathless!
Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Spider Woman
The Spider Woman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
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Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone): watch order
Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDr. John H. Watson
- Gale SondergaardAdrea Spedding
- Dennis HoeyInsp. Lestrade
- Vernon DowningNorman Locke
- Alec CraigRadlik
- Arthur HohlAdam Gilflower
- Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
- Teddy InfuhrLarry (uncredited)
- Donald StuartArtie - Shooting Gallery Attendant (uncredited)
- Harry CordingFred Garvin (uncredited)
- Belle MitchellFortune Teller (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle
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News & fan talk
Watch before The Spider Woman
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1939 · 7.1/10
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · 6.9/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · 6.4/10
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · 6.7/10
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9/10
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After The Spider Woman
What comes next in the series.
The Scarlet Claw
1944 · 7.0/10
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The Pearl of Death
1944 · 7.1/10
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The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9/10
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The Woman in Green
1945 · 6.5/10
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Pursuit to Algiers
1945 · 6.8/10
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Terror by Night
1946 · 6.6/10
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The Spider Woman: quick answers
What should I watch before The Spider Woman?
Watch Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942), Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), and Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Spider Woman?
Next in the series: The Scarlet Claw (1944), The Pearl of Death (1944), and The House of Fear (1945).
Is The Spider Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spider Woman?
The Spider Woman runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does The Spider Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spider Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spider Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Spider Woman is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Spider Woman on?
The Spider Woman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spider Woman?
If you liked The Spider Woman, try The Glass Key, The Mirror Crack'd, Sherlock Holmes in Washington.
Who directed The Spider Woman?
The Spider Woman (1943) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard.