Web of the Spider
1971, Italian. Directed by Antonio Margheriti.
Based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Night of the Living Dead"
Alan Foster, a professional American journalist, travels to London to meet with Edgar Allan Poe for an interview. While in London, Alan soon finds himself in the company of Lord Blackwood, and Alan accepts a bet to spend a night in his castle
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Web of the Spider is streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Antonio MargheritiDirector
- Anthony FranciosaAlan Foster
- Michèle MercierElisabeth Blackwood
- Klaus KinskiEdgar Allan Poe
- Peter CarstenDr. Carmus
- Silvano TranquilliWilliam Perkins
- Karin FieldJulia
- Irina MaleevaElsie Perkins
- Raf BaldassarreHerbert
- Enrico OstermanLord Thomas Blackwood
- Marco BonettiMaurice
- Vittorio FanfoniCast
- Carla ManciniCast
Details
- Released
- 26 August 1971
- Original title
- Nella stretta morsa del ragno
- Country
- Germany, Italy, France
- Written by
- Bruno Corbucci, Giovanni Grimaldi, Antonio Margheriti
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How long is Web of the Spider?
Web of the Spider runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Web of the Spider have a post-credits scene?
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Web of the Spider parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Web of the Spider is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Web of the Spider on?
Web of the Spider is streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Web of the Spider?
If you liked Web of the Spider, try The Church, Island of the Fishmen, Dracula: Prince of Darkness.
Who directed Web of the Spider?
Web of the Spider (1971) was directed by Antonio Margheriti and stars Anthony Franciosa, Michèle Mercier, Klaus Kinski.