SPIDER BITE

ORIGIN: United Kingdom and the United States.

The urban legend of The Spider Bite is a story that dives into the universal fear of insects and bodily harm. 

It is often associated with various countries, but mostly gained significant popularity in the United Kingdom and the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. 

The story has many versions, but the most common one follows a young woman who is vacationing in a tropical country. 

During her trip, she feels a small sting or bite on her cheek. Assuming it's just a mosquito or a minor insect bite, she waves it off as nothing 

However, over the next few days, the bite begins to swell, turning into a large, red lump. 

The swelling becomes increasingly painful, and eventually, the lump starts to throne and pulsate like a heart beating with blood.

Disturbed and frightened, the woman seeks medical attention. 

When the doctor examines the swollen bump, he makes a startling horrible discovery. 

As he lances the lump, dozens—sometimes hundreds—of very tiny spiders burst out, crawling over her face.

It turns out that a spider had laid its eggs beneath her skin, and the swelling was their incubation site. 

This legend preys on the fear of losing control over one's body and the scary idea of being used as a host for insects.

It is from this legend that the a one serie movie: URBAN LEGENDS, included an episode on.