Some fan films are better than blockbusters, and “The Spider” might be the latest one to transcend its medium. The short has attracted a stellar cast that many viewers are familiar with. As previously mentioned, Chandler Riggs is best known for his time on “The Walking Dead,” where he portrayed Carl Grimes from 2010 until 2022.
Meanwhile, fans of Netflix’s hit comedy “Sex Education” might be pleased to know that Caylee Cowan also has a role in “The Spider.” This isn’t the performer’s first foray into the horror genre, as she starred alongside Spider-Man Noir himself, Nicolas Cage, in “Willy’s Wonderland.” Matthew Vorce, Kyra Gardner, Holgie Forrester, Carl Addicott, David Rice, Andrew Hernon, Kealani Kitaura, Ronan Arthur, and Ben Thomas comprise the rest of the ensemble.
“The Spider” should intrigue superhero movie fans patiently waiting for Peter Parker’s next cinematic adventure. As it stands, Marvel and Sony are reportedly fighting over Tom Holland’s “Spider-Man 4,” and it’s unknown if both entities have managed to find a solution to their behind-the-scenes problems. That said, while “The Spider” seems like a radical departure from Spidey lore, it isn’t the first story to explore his monstrous potential.
