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Curse of the Black Widow

A private detective in Los Angeles delves into the dark world of a serial killer who wraps his male victims in silken cocoons, leading to a chilling discovery that will haunt him.

Mark Higbie, a private investigator, is hired by Leigh Lockridge to find out what happened to her fiancé, Frank, after his brutal murder. Leigh's previous husband had vanished during a ship voyage with her and her twin sister Laura, sparking suspicions. As Mark digs deeper, he uncovers three similar cases with bodies drained of fluids, leading him to suspect a woman named Valerie Steffan. His research reveals a dark family history, including a plane crash that killed their parents and a mysterious past involving spiders. As Mark delves deeper into the legend of cursed women who turn into giant spiders during full moons, he must determine whether Leigh or Laura was the one bitten by spiders and uncover Valerie's true identity.

Info about Curse of the Black Widow

Studio(s): ABC Circle Films, Dan Curtis Productions

Originally Released: United States, Sep 16, 1977

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi