In the Spider’s Web

In the Spider’s Web

Year: 2007

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Terry Winsor

HorrorTV MovieScience FictionAction

Prey for a quick death When a team of backpackers sets out to explore the Indian jungles, one of them is bitten by a poisonous spider and killed.

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India, Jungle, Village, Temple

The story unfolds across a remote Indian jungle, a tribal village, and a forest temple. The dense forest setting creates a claustrophobic atmosphere that forces the group to rely on local guides and police for safety. Visitors confront hidden dangers tied to a criminal operation operating within the seemingly tranquil landscape.

🇮🇳 India 🌳 Jungle 🏛️ Temple 🏘️ Village

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Main Characters – In the Spider’s Web (2007)

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Gina (Emma Catherwood)

An assertive American backpacker who takes charge when danger arises. She cares for her friends, pushes through fear, and drives the effort to rescue Stacey while helping uncover the organ-harvesting plot. Her quick thinking and determination keep the group moving under pressure.

🧭 Leader 💪 Protector 🎯 Determined

John (Cian Barry)

Curious and adaptable, John follows the group into the forest and assists in gathering clues. He remains practical under stress, contributing to the search and the attempt to expose the scheme. His resilience helps the team navigate the temple labyrinth.

🧭 Curious 🛡️ Loyal 🎯 Resourceful

Stacey (Lisa Livingstone)

One of the backpackers who endures capture and later paralyzing entrapment in spider webs. Her situation becomes a focal point that motivates the rescue efforts and underlines the stakes of survival. She embodies both vulnerability and resilience as the ordeal unfolds.

🎗️ Endangered 💪 Resilient 🕊️ Hope

Geraldine (Jane Perry)

The group member who is bitten by a venomous spider and treated by Dr. Lecorpus. Her injury compels the others to seek help and exposes the threat lurking behind the jungle’s façade. Her presence anchors the group’s urgency to escape.

🤕 Injured 🧠 Quick-thinking 🤝 Victim

Phil (Michael Smiley)

A practical ally who coordinates with the police and helps piece together the larger danger. He uncovers the organ-harvesting plot and ultimately aids in bringing the danger to light. His steady presence helps rally the team toward a dangerous confrontation.

🧭 Planner 🤝 Loyal 🗞️ Investigative

Dr. Lecorpus (Lance Henriksen)

A physician living with a tribe who is revealed to be the mastermind behind the organ-harvesting ring. He manipulates both locals and travelers to advance his illicit activities, making him the central antagonist. His calm, calculating demeanor masks a deadly greed.

🧪 Scientist 🕵️‍♂️ Manipulative 👁️ Cunning

Lecorpus's Brother

A disfigured, cloth-masked enforcer who carries out Lecorpus's orders and helps abduct travelers. He embodies the physical threat present in the jungle and pursues the protagonists through the temple and tunnels. His end comes at the hands of the authorities amid the chaos.

🗡️ Enforcer 👁️ Deceptive

Brian (Mike Rogers)

The group’s guide who leads them into the forest and later becomes a casualty of the trek. His death marks a turning point that underscores the perils of venturing into dangerous territory without reliable protection. His memory fuels the others’ determination to survive and expose the truth.

🏞️ Guide 😢 Tragic 🕊️ Lost

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Major Themes – In the Spider’s Web (2007)

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🕷️ Exploitation

The narrative centers on an underground organ-harvesting scheme that uses travelers as prey. Greed drives the operation, exposing how money can corrupt and dehumanize people regardless of where they come from. The jungle setting amplifies the sense that outsiders are vulnerable to these predatory networks.

🧭 Survival

Characters are pushed to their limits as they navigate caves, temples, and hostile terrain. Trust is tested as splits and close calls threaten their safety. The group must improvise, adapt, and cooperate with unlikely allies to escape the danger they’ve stumbled into.

🗝️ Mystery

Clues—such as a camcorder, a hidden operating room, and a temple ceremony—hint at a larger conspiracy. The investigation unfolds through actions and discoveries rather than clear exposition. The mystery thickens as authorities close in and the true scope of the operation becomes apparent.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 14:40

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