Lavalantula

Lavalantula
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Written by
  • Neil Elman
  • Mike Mendez
  • Ashley O'Neil
Directed byMike Mendez
Starring
Music byChris Ridenhour
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producers
CinematographyRichard J. Vialet
Editors
  • Robert Días
  • Mike Mendez
Running time83 minutes
Production companyCineTel Films
Original release
NetworkSyfy
ReleaseJuly 25, 2015 (2015-07-25)
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Lavalantula is an American 2015 science fiction comedy horror thriller television film that takes place after a series of volcanic eruptions in Los Angeles unleashes a swarm of gigantic, lava-breathing tarantulas[1] from which the film draws its title. It was directed by Mike Mendez and stars Steve Guttenberg, Nia Peeples and Patrick Renna. Ian Ziering appears as Fin Shepard, tying the film into the Sharknado universe.[2] It premiered on Syfy on July 25, 2015.[3]

  1. ^ "Syfy - Lavalantula". Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  2. ^ "Why Steve Guttenberg Said 'No' To 'Sharknado' and 'Yes' To 'Lavalantula'". Santa Monica Daily Press. July 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "Interview: Steve Guttenberg talks about Syfy's "Lavalantula"". Channel Guide Magazine. July 20, 2015.