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Cult of the Cobra1955

Name: Cult of the Cobra
Genre: Supernatural, Classic Monsters, Witchcraft & Occult
Released: 1955-03-30
Rating: 6

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

Directed by Francis D. Lyon

6.0

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IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0

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Year

1955

Runtime

82 min

The premise

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.

Horror Vault's take

Six American soldiers stationed in postwar Asia make the fatal mistake of intruding on a secret ceremony performed by the Lamians — a cult devoted to women who can transform into deadly serpents. Cursed by the cult's high priest, the men return home to New York City only to find that something has followed them. A beguiling stranger enters their circle, and one by one, misfortune begins to stalk them beneath the shadow of a cobra.

Content: Mild Violence, Depictions Of Snake-Related Deaths