Crawlers is a 2026 horror-thriller film directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández starring Matilda Lutz, Gregg Sulkin, William Miller and Melina Matthews. Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández and written by Jayson Rothwell, the story follows an outbreak of venomous spiders at an apartment complex under quarantine.
It was released in the United States by Roadside Attractions and Saban Films on October 16, 2026.
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Premise
After a mysterious death at an apartment complex, manager Serena discovers a rapidly spreading infestation of venomous spiders. Trapped under quarantine, the residents must fight to survive as Serena uses her knowledge of the building to lead them against the threat while also facing her deepest fear.
Cast
Matilda Lutz as Serena
Gregg Sulkin
William Miller
Melina Matthews
Gary Anthony Stennette
Production
Crawlers was directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández and written by Jayson Rothwell, and marks the first production under Badlands, a collaboration between Scott Strauss and Thunder Road Films' Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee. It was also produced by Rothwell, Alexandra Milchan, and Peter Welter. Renegade Capital backed the project. It stars Matilda Lutz, Gregg Sulkin, William Miller and Melina Matthews. Under the title Arachnid, principal photography began in Portugal in July 2024 for five weeks, ending in September.
Release
Altitude Films handled international sales. In April 2026, Roadside Attractions and Saban Films acquired the US distribution rights and set a release date for October 2, 2026. It was later rescheduled and released on October 16.
Reception
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 59%, based on 22 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10.