Leslie Zemeckis, born in 1970, is an actress known for her role in the cult classic Spiders (2000). With a focus on marginalized female entertainers, her work often intersects with themes of performance and identity. Zemeckis's exploration of burlesque and showgirls through her documentaries and writings adds depth to her filmography, making her contributions significant in the realm of cult cinema. Her unique perspective enriches the conversation around the portrayal of women in genre films, connecting her to the vibrant world of exploitation cinema.
Spiders
A DNA experiment on a rare breed of spider is taking place on a NASA space shuttle, when a freak meteor shower engulfs the shuttle, causing everything to go horribly wrong. One survivor is found on the ship and watched over in a secret location deep in the California desert. The problem continues, as the survivor isn't alone, as another deadly spiders climbs out of him and goes on a rampage around the ship. Curious reporter Marci Eyre must now survive, escape and warn everyone before the spider reaches outside the desert.
