David, a college student, is looking for a job. He is hired by Dr. Stoner as a lab assistant for his research and experiments on snakes. David also begins to fall for Stoner's young daughter, Kristina. However, the good doctor has secretly brewed up a serum that can transform any man into a King Cobra snake-and he plans to use it on David.
Practical Effects
Real snakes everywhere — no CGI, just brave actors and handlers.
Acting
Strother Martin's unhinged Dr. Stoner is gloriously committed.
Costume
The final transformation suit is nightmare fuel made of rubber.
Director
Bernard L. Kowalski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film used over 100 real snakes, including a 20-foot python; Dirk Benedict was genuinely terrified during filming.
Released during the 1970s eco-horror boom, it rode the wave of animal-revenge films like Willard and Frogs.
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