Cult of the Cobra

Cult of the Cobra

Can a woman's beauty be changed to a thing of terror?

Directed by Francis D. Lyon

Produced by Universal International Pictures

195582 min6.0 / 10

A 1950s creature-horror film built on paranoia and supernatural revenge, where a mysterious woman's true serpentine nature stalks American soldiers across New York City.

While stationed in Asia, six American G.I.'s witness the secret ritual of Lamians (worshipers of women who can change into serpents). When discovered by the cult, the High Lamian Priest vows that "the Cobra Goddess will avenge herself". Once back in the United States, a mysterious woman enters into their lives and accidents begin to happen. The shadow of a cobra is seen just before each death.

Questions people ask

  • Is Cult of the Cobra scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Cult of the Cobra end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Cult of the Cobra easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Cult of the Cobra violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Cult of the Cobra sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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