The 1975 movie, “Kiss of the Tarantula” is a horror film directed by Chris Munger. The cast includes Ernesto Macias, Suzanna Ling, and Herman Wallner among others. The movie centers around the filming locations and exciting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Kiss of the Tarantula” was filmed in several locations. The Pickwick Drive-In at 1100 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, California, USA is one of the places where the movie was shot. Another location is the Donald Kilgore Mortuary in Columbus, Georgia, USA. Additionally, some other scenes were filmed in various places within Columbus, Georgia, USA.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Suzanna Ling | Susan – Daughter |
| Herman Wallner | John – Husband |
| Patricia Landon | Nancy Drury |
| Beverly Eddins | Martha – Wife |
| Rebecca Eddins | Susan – Age 10 |
| Rita French | Joan – Susan’s friend |
| W. James Eddins | Sgt. Wes Matthews |
| Jared Davis | Dr. Morgan |
| Stratton Leopold | Eric Craig |
| Mark Smith | Joe Penny |
| Mary Tyree | Hamilton – Nurse |
| William Guhl | Wayne Richards |
| Linda Spatz | Tracy – Susan’s friend |
| Art Lane | Security Guard |
| George Gingell | Ralph Miller |
| Susan Eddins | Susan Bradley – Age 5 |
| R.C. | R.C. |
| John F. Suhr | Graveside Minister (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in May 1976 in the USA.
- The film, lasting 1 hour and 25 minutes, is categorized under the horror genre.
- “Kiss of the Tarantula” tells the story of a disturbed teenage girl who uses her pet tarantula to settle scores with her adversaries.
- The plot was conceived by writers Warren Hamilton Jr. and Daniel Cady.
- Regarding the cast, Ernesto Macias played the character of Walter Bradley, while Suzanna Ling played the role of the daughter, Susan. Herman Wallner portrayed the character, John – the husband.
- The movie garnered mixed reviews with 32 users and 28 critics sharing their opinions.
- “Kiss of the Tarantula” had a budget of approximately $200,000.
- An interesting tidbit is that four family members were a part of this film. Beverly Eddins (mother) portrayed Martha Bradley, W. James Eddins (father) played Sgt. Wes Matthews, Rebecca Eddins (older daughter) represented Susan Bradley at age 10, and Susan Eddins (younger daughter) performed as Susan at age 5
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pickwick Drive-In, 1100 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1613653
- Longitude: -118.3135008
- Place ID: ChIJ5-08lO-_woARM1wqXMjnlFk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1100 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91506, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Donald Kilgore Mortuary, Columbus, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 32.4609764
- Longitude: -84.9877094
- Place ID: ChIJ9TE1WBvNjIgRYQPh7qlQjHI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Columbus, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Columbus, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 32.4609764
- Longitude: -84.9877094
- Place ID: ChIJ9TE1WBvNjIgRYQPh7qlQjHI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Columbus, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
