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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.
Why it matters
A creeping cult horror that fangs its premise deep into body horror and mad scientist madness, delivering a slow-burn transformation nightmare that still slithers under the skin.
- Strother Martin’s Dr. Stoner channels classic mad scientist vibes, blending Frankenstein with reptilian dread in a desert laboratory setting.
- Practical effects and snake footage combine to evoke genuine unease—this is early ’70s creature horror before CGI shortcuts.
- The film’s languid pacing suits fans of atmospheric, character-driven horror rather than jump-scare thrills.
- A fascinating artifact from a transitional era, bridging ’60s experimental horror with ’70s exploitation and creature features.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
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