The Spider Woman (1943) movie poster

The Spider Woman (1943)

"Grim mystery to hold you breathless!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 74%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Roy William Neill
Runtime
1h 3m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (98 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Cast
Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce as Dr. John H. Watson
Gale Sondergaard as Adrea Spedding
Dennis Hoey as Insp. Lestrade
Vernon Downing as Norman Locke
Alec Craig as Radlik
Arthur Hohl as Adam Gilflower
Mary Gordon as Mrs. Hudson
Overview
Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot". Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Spider Woman is a 1943 mystery, crime, thriller film directed by Roy William Neill. Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.

Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot". The film has been rated by 98 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a mystery film, The Spider Woman delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Spider Woman (1943) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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