The Reptile

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The Reptile (1966, UK) is a Horror film directed by John Gilling.

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Main Details

  • Released in 1966
  • Color
  • Running time: 90 min.
  • Production Co: Hammer Films
  • Distribution Co: 20th Century Fox
  • Directed by John Gilling
  • Produced by Anthony Nelson Keys
  • Written by Anthony Hinds (aka John Elder)
  • Starring Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Ray Barrett
  • Music by Don Banks
  • Cinematography by Arthur Grant
  • Edited by Roy Hyde, James Needs

Plot Summary

  • In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation.

Also known as

  • Das schwarze Reptil (Germany)

Tagline

  • The dreaded curse of the Ourang Sancto turned her into a slithering snake!
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