Here's a story of one messed up family, afflicted by a genetic condition that gradually deteriorates the mind and reverts the afflicted to a savage state, behold the Merrye Syndrome. "The unfortunate result of inbreeding."Now this movie isn't exactly gore driven, it's more of an eerie creeper that implies alot with out actually showing. Which might anger some of the sadists out there. But it works pretty darn well. The cast is really good, especially Sid Haig. This movie is an obvious precursor to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre which should make people want to see it. Besides it has Lon Chaney Jr. in it. What horror fan wouldn't want to see Spider Baby?Great dialogue, uber-creepines, and one sicko story, not much more to ask for in a horror film."Just because something isn't good doesn't mean it's bad.""Eating of flesh would hasten the progress of their condition.""Help me find something sharp."