The Reptile
Directed by John Gilling
Written by Anthony Hinds
1966/UK
Hammer Films/Seven Arts Productions
First viewing/Netflix rental
They Shoot Zombies Don’t They?
[box] Tagline: What strange power made her half woman – half snake?[/box]
OK Hammer horror entry is marred by ridiculous creature.
In Cornwall, locals are dropping like flies from “heart attacks” which prove to be snake bites. Newcomers to the area are treated coldly, Their weird neighbor advises them to sell their cottage ASAP. But when fate draws them to the neighbor’s house, a horrible secret is revealed.
Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing are sorely missed in this lackluster horror film. Non-scary reptile doesn’t redeem it.
