CLASSIC HORROR FILMS WITH BUGS AS A-LISTERS

What better time to explore giant creepy-crawlies than in the lead-up to Halloween? From ants to tarantulas, so many classic horror films have featured terrifying giant-sized bugs. Join Simon for two entertaining talks exploring how insects and spiders, imagined at the size of King Kong and Godzilla, became as scary as their distant relatives. Discover the real creatures behind the films, the fears they tap into, and how special effects and popular culture have transformed familiar bugs into giant-screen monsters. A fun choice for film fans, natural-history enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a good Halloween fright. Dr Simon Pollard is a spider biologist, award-winning natural history writer, photographer, and science communicator. He is an Adjunct Professor of Science Communication at the University of Canterbury and the author of numerous books on the natural world.