Isle of the Snake People

Isle of the Snake People

Directed by Juan Ibáñez, Jack Hill

Produced by Azteca Films

197190 min3.1 / 10

A low-budget horror film steeped in voodoo mysticism and undead imagery, blending colonial-era intrigue with supernatural dread on an isolated island.

The inhabitants of a small, remote island have been practicing voodoo rites and worshipping an evil priest named Damballah for years, but the local law officials generally turn a blind eye to this death cult's bizarre activities. Captain Labesch arrives from the mainland, determined to crack down on the island's lawlessness and clean up the ineffectual, hard-drinking police force. He appeals for assistance from wealthy plantation tycoon Carl Van Molder, who owns nearly half of the island and wields a great deal of influence over the population. Van Molder has made the study of parapsychology his life's work and believes in the secret powers of the mind. He warns Labesch not to interfere with this forgotten island's ancient ways. Also visiting is Van Molder's niece, Annabella, a temperance crusader who wants her uncle to help fund the International Anti-Saloon League. She falls in love with handsome police lieutenant Andrew Wilhelm

Questions people ask

  • Is Isle of the Snake People scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does Isle of the Snake People end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Isle of the Snake People easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Isle of the Snake People violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is Isle of the Snake People sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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12/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity59

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Surprise2

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Love1

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