Holy Spider 2022

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A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.

Zar Amir Ebrahimi

as Rahimi

Mehdi Bajestani

as Saeed

Arash Ashtiani

as Sharifi

Sina Parvaneh

as Rostami

Nima Akbarpour

as Judge

Sara Fazilat

as Zinab

Alice Rahimi

as Somayeh

Ali Nazarian

as Lawyer

Sima Seyed

as Saeed's Mother

Director:

Ali Abbasi

Writer:

Afshin Kamran Bahrami, Ali Abbasi, Jonas Wagner, Sune Elskær

Genres:

Thriller,Drama,Crime,Horror

Release Date:

2022 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

118 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Holy Spider

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Zar Amir Ebrahimi

as Rahimi

Mehdi Bajestani

as Saeed

Arash Ashtiani

as Sharifi

Sina Parvaneh

as Rostami

Nima Akbarpour

as Judge

Sara Fazilat

as Zinab

Alice Rahimi

as Somayeh

Ali Nazarian

as Lawyer

Sima Seyed

as Saeed's Mother

Firouz Ageli

as Hagi

Farhad Faghih Habibi

as Prosecutor

Mesbah Taleb

as Ali

Ariane Naziri

as Soghra

Majd Eid

as Photographer

Sohaib Qishta

as Gholam

Maryam Taleb

as Khadijeh

Salma Alabed

as Zahra

Diana Al Hussen

as Somayeh's Daughter

Soraya Helly

as Zari Khanum

Hazem Elian

as Taxi Driver

Marie Jo Khojandi

as Old Prostitute

Haidar Qaraeen

as Old Man at Bakery #1

Jawdat Saleh

as Old Man at Bakery #2

Jeries Al Nahas

as Sandwich Shop Owner

Laze Manaskov

as Man on Motorcycle

Serwan Kareem

as Police Officer #1

Mohammad Khasawneh

as Police Officer #2

Hussam Al Mohisen

as Forensic Expert

Foad Hameed

as Farmer

Dilarom Khushvakhtovna

as Older Lady

Omar Alashoush

as Boy in Shanty Town

Hadmidreza Djavdan

as Agha Rasul

Anwar Kethia

as Kiosk Owner

Vali Jokar

as Agha Jan

Zaha'a Nessan

as Officer #1

Amir Habeeb

as Officer #2

Mohammad Aljbore

as Grocery Shop Owner

Lyandro Gethya 'Lulu'

as Customer

Mohammad Rateb

as Thin Man

Ahmad Rehyaneh

as Somayeh's Father

Rokhshana Breshna Bahar

as Somayeh's Mother

Baboka Zaki

as Soldier

Wael Baghdadi

as Executioner

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