tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post5715346413062986286..comments2024-02-29T06:11:26.267-08:00Comments on Cool Ass Cinema: Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) reviewvenoms5http://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-65254683694909621582023-05-06T21:39:59.214-07:002023-05-06T21:39:59.214-07:00KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS is especially noteworthy fo...KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS is especially noteworthy for its conclusion and William Shatner. Of course, Shatner was the attention-getting name topping the cast, but his fine performance adds so much to the film. We like his character and enjoy his humor. Therefore, we are still involved and entertained between the creepy bits, and our respect for Shatner's character makes the finish more moving. This was definitely one of Shatner's best roles. The Flashback Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323460385134474716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-61789614601832312472011-03-07T06:25:42.452-08:002011-03-07T06:25:42.452-08:00This is one of my faves and one that I frequently ...This is one of my faves and one that I frequently revisit. I do think it's the best of the spider flicks both then and now. At least I can't think of any others that come close to it.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-30449716055654852732011-03-05T08:54:35.236-08:002011-03-05T08:54:35.236-08:00I wholeheartedly agree here V, Shatner is far more...I wholeheartedly agree here V, Shatner is far more reserved and believable here than in almost any other film I can think of. Love the deliciously dark ending, and having the real spiders gives the film immediate credibility. Good stuff all around!I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-87426995731105774452011-03-03T16:16:18.850-08:002011-03-03T16:16:18.850-08:00@ Maynard: I love this movie, too, Maynard. I read...@ Maynard: I love this movie, too, Maynard. I read a short time back a remake was in the planning stages for this movie....sadly.<br /><br />@ Shaun: I totally agree. INTRUDER is an unsung classic. I covered it briefly in one of the blaxploitation articles here. Great film, that one. Shatner's good in his two TZ episodes, too.<br /><br />@ JP: Thanks, JP. I think some people that CLAIM Shatner is hamming it up here are delusional and apparently equate that image of him with everything he has done. Much the same way people are always going to equate Japanese monster movies as rubber monsters stomping on toy sets regardless of how good the special effects are.<br /><br />Hell, I thought he was quite good in THE DEVIL'S RAIN and his supporting role in VISITING HOURS was also restrained. If you haven't seen INTRUDER, you should definitely check that one out. You're likely to never look at Shatner the same way again.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-78936695860158358232011-03-03T11:41:36.705-08:002011-03-03T11:41:36.705-08:00It's about time someone finally gave Shatner h...It's about time someone finally gave Shatner his acting dues for this flick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07364164923811747218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-27421134385635210112011-03-02T13:35:20.412-08:002011-03-02T13:35:20.412-08:00I think KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS and THE INTRUDER ar...I think KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS and THE INTRUDER are ample evidence that Shatner could turn it on when the project was right. I agree that this is one of the better 1970's 'Revolt of Nature' flicks, and belongs to quite a long lineage of Spider related terrors.Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-92093063633422921682011-03-02T13:04:13.782-08:002011-03-02T13:04:13.782-08:00wonderful horror movie with a highly entertaining ...wonderful horror movie with a highly entertaining Shatner and an absolutely impressive ending. Loves it!Maynard Morrisseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484689288762406307noreply@blogger.com