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Cult of the Cobra

Cult of the Cobra

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

19555.91h 22m

Overview

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.

Directed by Francis D. Lyon
Written by Jerry Davis, Jerry Davis, Richard Collins
Produced by Howard Pine
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Top Cast

Faith Domergue

Faith Domergue

Lisa Moya

Richard Long

Richard Long

Paul Able

Marshall Thompson

Marshall Thompson

Tom Markel

Kathleen Hughes

Kathleen Hughes

Julia Thompson

William Reynolds

William Reynolds

Pete Norton

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly

Carl Turner

Myrna Hansen

Myrna Hansen

Marian Sheehan

David Janssen

David Janssen

Rico Nardi

Leonard Strong

Leonard Strong

Daru

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James Dobson

Cpl. Nick Hommel

Themes & Keywords

new york citysnakegiant snakesnake charmerrevengesnake womanceremonycobra1940s

About Cult of the Cobra

Cult of the Cobra is a horror film released in 1955 exploring themes of new york city, snake, giant snake, snake charmer, revenge, snake woman. Directed by Francis D. Lyon, it stars Faith Domergue, Richard Long, Marshall Thompson. 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.

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