Carol Helerstein

So, Tarantulas and Other Conveniences spins out this weirdly offbeat story, like, almost unsettling but in a way you can’t stop watching. There’s Carol Helerstein at the center—her performance is wild, honestly, you kinda end up rooting for her even when she’s making choices that are, let’s say, questionable at best. The movie’s got this cozy small-town vibe, but right under the surface, everything’s a mess. People are hiding stuff, and the whole community’s tangled up in secrets, lies, and, yeah, way too many spiders for anyone’s comfort. The plot sort of unravels as Carol gets herself mixed up in this surprisingly dark web (pun totally intended) of relationships and grudges. It’s not just about tarantulas, although, trust me, if you’re not a fan of creepy crawlies, maybe watch with the lights on. The spiders are almost a side character, popping up in all these unexpected places, making you jump every time. There’s a weird tension between the calm, everyday routines and the lurking chaos—like, every neighbor’s got something to hide, and you never know who’s going to snap next. What’s really cool is how the story keeps you guessing. One minute you think you’ve got it all figured out, the next, bam, total curveball. It’s not your standard thriller; it’s got these moments of dark humor, too, like the script knows it’s a little ridiculous and just leans into it. By the end, you’re left wondering if maybe the spiders aren’t the scariest thing after all.