Our take
Spider Island is a British horror-comedy about influencers trapped by deadly spiders at a luxury resort opening. Critics note ugly deaths but little gore, plus many f-bombs. Dialogue references MDMA, cane-toad licking, body-shaming, and spider attacks. Best for teens who handle creature scares and raunchy humor
Uplifting themes
Eco-conscious themes and earned warmth in the finale Some characters show courage and care amid influencer selfishness
Story (may spoil tone)
A group of social media influencers go to the launch of a new hotel on a tropical island, where they find deadly spiders.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Spider attacks, ugly deaths, and chase scenes create creature-feature p…
Spider attacks, ugly deaths, and chase scenes create creature-feature peril
Language Many f-bombs and harsh insults from panicked influencers
Many f-bombs and harsh insults from panicked influencers
Sex / nudity Flirty influencer banter; no nudity emphasized in reviews
Flirty influencer banter; no nudity emphasized in reviews
Drugs / alcohol MDMA references, party drugs, and cane-toad licking gags appear
MDMA references, party drugs, and cane-toad licking gags appear
Frightening Spider swarms and island isolation build creature-feature scares
Spider swarms and island isolation build creature-feature scares
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Deaths occur but critics note surprisingly little blood or gore
Deaths occur but critics note surprisingly little blood or gore
Dangerous behaviour Drug stunts and reckless influencer challenges are played for laughs
Drug stunts and reckless influencer challenges are played for laughs
Eating disorders / body image A body-shaming line about a character being too fat appears
A body-shaming line about a character being too fat appears
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement A missed funeral and family estrangement are mentioned
A missed funeral and family estrangement are mentioned
Talk after watching
- How does the film mix comedy with horror danger?
- What environmental message does it send about building on nature?