History Film / TheGiantSpider

* KillEmAll: General Castle's solution to everything.

** The marquee at the drive-in theater says they are screening a movie called ''Canoe Cops vs. The Mummy'' - a nod to both the Canoe Cops from earlier Film/{{Mihmiverse}} movies and a novel by Stephen D. Sullivan based on the universe of Mihm's movies.

** Reporter Howard Johnson is the brother of Stan Johnson from ''Film/TerrorFromBeneathTheEarth''. He's also, logically, the uncle of Danny Johnson.

** The marquee at the drive-in theater says they are screening a movie called ''Canoe Cops vs. The Mummy'' - a nod to both the Canoe Cops from earlier Franchise/{{Mihmiverse}} movies and a novel by Stephen D. Sullivan based on the universe of Mihm's movies.

''The Giant Spider'' is the eighth film by Creator/ChristopherRMihm and the eighth film in the Franchise/{{Mihmiverse}} SharedUniverse. It has been referred to as "The ''[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Avengers]]'' of the Mihmiverse" for how it unites the heroes from several earlier films to deal with a new menace - in this case, the titular giant spider.

''The Giant Spider'' was the eighth film by Creator/ChristopherRMihm and the eighth film in The Franchise/{{Mihmiverse}} SharedUniverse. It has been referred to as "The ''[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Avengers]]'' of The Mihmiverse" for how it unites the heroes from several earlier films to deal with a new menace - in this case, the titular giant spider.

** Mihmiverse regular Mike Cook once again plays the role of Dr. Vincent Edwards.
** Mihmiverse regular James Norgard once again plays the role of Dr. Gabriel.
** Mihmiverse regular Daniel Sjerven plays the role of Howard Johnson
** Mihmiverse regular Shannon Mc Donough plays the role of Zita Marczak
** Mihmiverse regular Mark Haider once again plays the role of General Castle.
** Mihmiverse regular Stephanie Mihm once again plays Rosemary Bennett Johnson.
** Mihmiverse regular Michael Kaiser once again plays Deputy Hayes.
** Mihmiverse regular Elliot Mihm once again appears as Danny Johnson.
** Mihmiverse regulars Sid Korpi and Anthony Kaczor appear as the couple with the goat.
** Chérie "Rhuby" Gallinati - a producer and frequent provider of scary voices for earlier Mihmiverse movies - has a role on-screen as the leader of the Canoe Cops Women's Auxiliary.

** The marquee at the drive-in theater says they are screening a movie called ''Canoe Cops Vs. The Mummy'' - a nod to both the Canoe Cops from earlier Franchise/Mihmiverse movies and a novel by Stephen D. Sullivan based on the universe of Mihm's movies.

** The name of reporter Howard Johnson is a nod to both the famous hotel chain and a reference to ''Film/BlazingSaddles.''

** Chérie "Rhuby" Gallinati - a producer and frequent provider of scary voices for earlier Mihmiverse movies - has a role on-screen as the leader of the Canoe Cops Womes's Auxiliary.

** Mihmiverse regular Shannon McDonough plays the role of Zita Marczak

* FiveRoundsRapid: How General Castle initially tries to deal with The Giant Spider.

* GeneralRipper: General Castle

* CreatorCameo: Christoper R. Mihm plays the owner and manager of the Phantom Lake Drive-In Theater.

** Dr. Edwards from ''Film/TerrorFromBeneathTheEarth'' and ''Film/AttackOfTheMoonZombies'' appears once again. He will appear later in ''Film/TheLateNightDoubleFeature''.

* IntrepidReport: Howard Johnson.

* The name of Howard Johnson is a nod to both the famous hotel chain and a reference to ''Film/BlazingSaddles.''

Set after the events of ''Film/TerrorFromBeneathTheEarth'', the movie opens with Danny Johnson playing in the woods, where he spots the giant spider. He reports this to his stepmother, Rosemary, who contacts this authorities. This brings in Dr. Edwards and Dr. Gabriel from ''Film/AttackOfTheMoonZombies'', along with their associate Dr. Hackett, who act as science advisers to General Castle from ''Film/HouseOfGhosts.''

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''The Giant Spider'' was the eight film by Creator/ChristopherRMihm and the eighth film in The Franchise/{{Mihmiverse}} SharedUniverse. It has been referred to as "The ''[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Avengers]]'' of The Mihmiverse" for how it unites the heroes from several earlier films to deal with a new menace - in this case, the titular giant spider.

Set after the events of ''Film/TerrorFromBeneathTheEarth'', the movie opens with Danny Johnson playing in the woods, where he spots the giant spider. He reports this to his stepmother, Rosemary, who contacts this authorities. This brings in Dr. Edwards and Dr. Gabriel from ''Film/AttackOfTheMoonZombies'', along with their associate Dr. Hackett, who act as science advisers to General Castle from ''Film/HouseofGhosts.''

Naturally, it falls to [[ForScience SCIENCE!] to save the day when the might of the American military proves less than effective. Thankfully, IntrepidReporter Howard Johnson is on hand to help the scientists put their plan into action when General Castle proves less than receptive to a solution that doesn't involve [[NukeEm dropping a nuke]] on the giant spider.