A shocking portrait of the world of a recently captured serial killer, who sees his killing of prostitutes as in accordance with Islamic teaching. Over the space of a year, 16 women were murdered in the Iranian city of Mashad. Because the victims were lured into the killer's traps, the press soon called these the "spider killings. " All but one of the victims had previously been arrested for prostitution and drug-related crimes. When a 39-year-old contractor is arrested and confesses to the crimes, he claims divine support for his crimes. His mother, wife, son, and many neighbors agree. AND ALONG CAME A SPIDER visits with the families of the victims, with the perpetrator and his family, and with prostitutes in this holy city. Most chillingly, the killer's son proudly re-enacts a murder, and suggests that he wants to grow up to be like his father. This is a chilling film about cycles of moral vengeance.
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Worth tryingReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forreal stories and informative storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • South Korea • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes• Substance use
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And Along Came a Spider is a 2002 film in the Documentary category from Iran. Directed by Maziar Bahari. Starring Haleh Anvari and Saeed Hanaei. Runtime: about 52 minutes. Original language: Persian. TMDB rating: 7.5/10.
Genre: Documentary, Released in 2002, Original language: Persian, Production: Iran, Runtime: about 52 minutes, Starring Haleh Anvari and Saeed Hanaei.
Runtime
52 min
Original language
Persian
Country of origin
Iran
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Haleh Anvari
Narrator
Saeed Hanaei
Himself
Roya Karimi
Herself
Director: Maziar Bahari
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