More of this Feature ADDITIONAL CAST INTERVIEWS: • Matt Czuchry (Bret) and Kate Bosworth • Scarlett Johansson (Ashley) • Rick Overton (Deputy Pete) • Scott Terra (Mike) • Riley Smith (Randy) • Director Ellory Elkayem • Producer Dean Devlin ADDITIONAL "EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS" INFORMATION: • Photos from the World Premiere of "Eight Legged Freaks" • "Eight Legged Freaks" Trailer/Cast List/Websites • "Eight Legged Freaks" Production Photos

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Filmmakers Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin ("Universal Soldier," "Godzilla," "Independence Day" and "The Patriot") drew upon their common love of low-budget B-movie thrillers from the 1950s and 1960s and came up with the idea behind "Eight Legged Freaks."

"Eight Legged Freaks" is the story of ordinary folks living in Prosperity, Arizona, a small, failing mining town. David Arquette's character, Chris, returns to Prosperity to try and save the town from being bought out by developers. What he encounters in Prosperity winds up being even more dangerous than real estate developers. Due to an unfortunate accident with toxic waste, harmless little spiders have turned into bloodthirsty gigantic spiders (aka eight legged freaks). It's up to Chris and the town's Sheriff (Kari Wuhrer) to round up the citizens and take a stand against the mutant arachnids.

The stars of the film joined fellow cast and crew members for "Eight Legged Freaks' " World Premiere at the historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Here's what the actors had to say about working with each other and CGI spiders.

DAVID ARQUETTE (Chris)

How did you become involved with "Eight Legged Freaks?"
I read the script and I saw the short film by Ellory Elkayem. It was called "Larger Than Life" and it was really amazing; I really enjoyed it. Then I knew Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich were involved, and I knew that computer graphics would be spectacular, so I really wanted to be a part of it.

Did you ever want to try any wrestling moves on the spiders?
I did want to try wrestling moves on the spiders but, you know, a figure four leg-lock doesn't work. It only works on one leg.

Did you get the opportunity to do much adlibbing?
Well actually I adlibbed the title in one part. We were doing ADR after the film was done and I adlibbed the title. I said, "Get back you eight legged freaks." Then the original title didn't work so they used this one.

There are a lot of major big-budget films out this summer. Do you think "Eight Legged Freaks" will be able to compete at the box office?
This is something that's in its own category. Hopefully people will see it and want to be spooked and laugh and have a good time.

Whatever happened to the Darby Crash biopic you were interested in doing?
It didn't happen, it's a drag. It fell apart, which was a drag because I really wanted to do it. There's a new book out about him, too.

Do you and your wife (Courtney Cox) have any special plans for the summer?
We went away to the Caribbean for a little spin. We've just been relaxing. Obviously you have to read things - as an actor you do. There are other things, too. I've been promoting this movie a bit. Just reading books and having fun.

Kari Wuhrer at the World Premiere of "Eight Legged Freaks."
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