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What is Holy Spider about?
In the holy city of Mashhad, Iran, a serial killer known as the "Spider Killer" is targeting street prostitutes. Tehran-based journalist Arezoo Rahimi travels to Mashhad to investigate, teaming up with local newspaper editor Sharifi. They uncover the killer's identity as Saeed Azimi, a married father of three and construction worker who claims to be cleansing the city in the name of Imam Reza. Rahimi and Sharifi set a trap for Saeed, but he discovers Rahimi's true identity and she narrowly escapes. Saeed is arrested and sentenced to death, but his execution is met with public support. The film ends with Rahimi returning to Tehran, haunted by video evidence gathered during the case, including an interview with Saeed's teenage son who proudly describes his father's killings.
What movies are similar to Holy Spider?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Holy Spider include Anatomy of a Fall, Killers of the Flower Moon, Rust Creek, Joker, The Little Things, Goodnight Mommy.
When was Holy Spider released in theaters?
Holy Spider was released in theaters on January 13, 2023.