Big Ass Spider!

Big Ass Spider!

Year: 2013

Runtime: 80 min

Language: English

Director: Mike Mendez

Sci-FiComedy

A charismatic exterminator joins forces with the military to combat a massive spider threatening Los Angeles. The giant arachnid is causing widespread destruction, and as the unlikely team confronts the eight-legged creature, they also grapple with their own eccentricities and past traumas, leading to a humorous and action-packed struggle for survival.

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1

Alex's Struggles

In Los Angeles, we meet Alex Mathis, an exterminator grappling with financial difficulties. Despite his good intentions, he finds himself struggling to make ends meet while pursuing his vocation.

Los Angeles
2

Spider Bite Incident

While attempting to assist an elderly woman with a rodent problem, Alex is bitten by a venomous spider. This alarming event propels him into a chaotic trip to the hospital, marking a turning point in his life.

Elderly Woman's Home
3

Meeting José

In the hospital, Alex meets José Ramos, a straightforward security guard. Their unexpected friendship forms as they realize they both face a terrifying challenge together.

Hospital
4

The Chase Begins

After discovering the spider has escaped into the complex air vents of the city, Alex and José devise a plan to track it down. The urgency of their mission grows with each passing moment as the spider's terror unfolds.

Los Angeles
5

Military Involvement

A U.S. military task force arrives, led by Major Braxton Tanner and Lieutenant Karly Brant, to investigate a mysterious corpse linked to the spider. Tensions rise as Alex is drawn to Karly, who conceals critical information.

Los Angeles
6

Spider Terrorizes Civilians

As the spider begins its rampage, innocent civilians in a crowded park become its targets. All the while, Alex and José realize the severity of their task to re-capture the dangerous arachnid.

Park
7

Failed Military Trap

In a heart-racing showdown, Alex and José attempt to trap the spider, but it slips away. This failure leads Karly and her team into a frantic chase through the woods as the threat looms larger.

Woods
8

Origins of the Spider

Amid their hunt, Alex discovers the shocking truth: the spider was altered by alien DNA in a scientific experiment. This revelation comes just as the spider begins to multiply, escalating the potential disaster.

City
9

The Spider's Lair

The colossal spider claims the iconic U.S. Bank Tower as its new lair. As they approach, Alex and José prepare for a confrontation, fully aware of the grave risks that lie ahead.

U.S. Bank Tower
10

Rescue and Confrontation

Inside the spider's nest, Alex and José rescue Karly and several civilians just as the spider's offspring begin their assault. They find themselves in a battle against time and monstrous threats.

Spider's Nest
11

Discovering the Spider's Weakness

In a moment of clarity, Alex identifies the spider’s weak spinneret as its Achilles' heel. This crucial knowledge sparks a plan to finally attack the monstrous creature.

Spider's Nest
12

The Final Showdown

Using a rocket launcher, José takes aim at the spider's vulnerable spot under Alex's guidance. This climactic moment leads to the slaying of the monstrous arachnid in a thrilling finish.

Spider's Nest
13

A Brief Respite

In the aftermath of their harrowing battle, Alex shares a heartfelt kiss with Karly, which offers a brief moment of peace amid the chaos. Their victory feels bittersweet and uncertain.

City
14

New Threat Emerges

As the credits roll, Major Braxton Tanner contacts Alex with ominous news of impending doom. The scene cuts to a jolting image of a massive cockroach scaling the Statue of Liberty, hinting at new monstrous challenges ahead.

Statue of Liberty

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