Snakes have been a popular subject in movies for many years, causing a range of emotions from terror to fascination to excitement. Audiences of all ages continue to be captivated by movies featuring snakes, whether they be scary tales about huge man-eating snakes or thrilling adventures featuring courageous heroes fighting against scaly villains.
This article features a list of the top 40 snake movies of all time. These films cover a wide spectrum, from the early pioneers of the horror genre to the most recent examples, which often feature groundbreaking visual effects. This list includes films ranging from suspenseful thrillers to the cheesy fun of Anaconda, so there’s something for everyone.
The most deadly snakes in the world are depicted realistically in some of these films, while in others, the list features fantasy species that could only exist in the movies. Each of these films, no matter where they were produced, will give you the chills. In that case, get some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the best 40 snake movies of all time.
1. Anaconda (1997)
In 1997, a film called Anaconda has produced that startled audiences with its depiction of a terrifying snake. The movie is set in the Amazon jungle and follows a documentary film crew on a mission to document the life of a tribe in the Amazon.
Dr. Amy Camerena is the anthropologist on set, along with the director Terri Flores, the camera operator Danny Rich, the sound technician Gary Dixon, and the sound mixer. Paul Serone, a snake hunter whom the crew engages in leading them to the tribe, has hidden reasons. Serone wants to capture a fabled huge anaconda so he can sell it to the highest bidder.
During their journey, the group faces numerous dangers, such as an attack by a jaguar, an attack by piranhas, and the capture of a tribesman by an anaconda. Rising panic makes the team realize they need each other more than ever. A spectacular and tense fight between the crew and the gigantic Anaconda serves as the film’s climax.
- Directed By: Luis Llosa
- Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde, Owen Wilson
- Release Date: April 11th, 1997
- Running Time: 89 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4.8/10
- Streaming Platform: Available on various streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
2. Snakes on a Plane
The 2006 film Snakes on a Plane is classified as a thriller. The film follows federal agent Neville Flynn as he travels from Hawaii to Los Angeles to bring a witness, Sean Jones, who will testify against a powerful criminal leader. The mob boss, who is wanted for drug trafficking and murder, plans to stop Sean from getting to Los Angeles by any means necessary, including releasing hundreds of poisonous snakes aboard the plane.
The snakes break out of their containers and attack the passengers, who must work together to stay alive. Neville and Sean work together to try to stop them, but as the snakes proliferate, the situation gets critical, and the survivors must make difficult decisions. The movie builds to an exciting and suspenseful climax with a last fight between Neville and the snakes.
- Directed By: David R. Ellis
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips, Rachel Blanchard, Kenan Thompson
- Release Date: August 18th, 2006
- Running Time: 105 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.5/10
- Streaming Platform: Available on various streaming platforms, including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
3. Snakes on a Train
In the horror film Snakes on a Train, the protagonist, Maria, is afflicted with actual snakes that live inside of her. Her savior, Brujo, plans to take her to Los Angeles by train in search of treatment for her curse. On the other hand, things get dicey as the snakes begin to crawl out of her and wreak havoc on the train.
It’s a thrilling experience for genre enthusiasts, packed with suspense, horror, and action. Snakes on a Train succeeds in keeping you on the edge of your seat despite its limited cast and claustrophobic surroundings. The plot is unique and different from the standard snake horror films.
- Directed by: Peter Mervis
- Cast: A.J. Castro, Julia Ruiz, Giovanni Bejarano, Al Galvez
- Release Date: August 1st, 2006
- Running Time: 95 minutes
- IMDB Rating: 2.2/10
4. Silent Predators
In the television movie Silent Predators, rattlesnakes invade a small town, and the residents must figure out ways to battle them before they do any more damage. The movie builds suspense and fear as the town tries to find a way to deal with its snake problem.
Due to the small population, everyone in the village is very close and must work together to survive the snakes. Silent Predator is an exciting film that will have you on the edge of your seat with its emphasis on suspense and horror.
- Directed by: Noel Nosseck
- Cast: Harry Hamlin, David Spielberg, Patty McCormack, Shannon Sturges,
- Release Date: 1999
- Running Time: 97 minutes
- IMDB Rating: 4.2/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
5. Snake Island
In the horror film Snake Island, a group of travelers finds themselves stranded on an island populated by lethal snakes. Away from the island’s poisonous snakes, the travelers must figure out how to stay alive and get off the island alive.
This film is a treat for genre enthusiasts, as it delivers on all fronts in terms of suspense, action, and macabre. William Katt, Wayne Crawford, Kate Connor, and Russel Savadier are just a few of the great actors in this cast. You’ll be on the edge of your seat, thanks to the tense and intense mood created by the island’s isolation and the movie’s emphasis on suspense and action.
- Directed by: Wayne Crawford
- Cast: William Katt, Wayne Crawford, Kate Connor
- Release Date: 2002
- Running Time: 90 minutes
- IMDB Rating: 3.4/10
6. Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)
The plot of the 2004 film Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid centers on a group of people who venture into the rainforest in pursuit of a rare flower. The movie’s plot revolves around a team of researchers looking for a mysterious flower called a “blood orchid.” Due to its extraordinary properties, scientists will stop at nothing to obtain this flower. Sadly, they quickly learn that the jungle is home to a group of deadly anacondas.
Deeper into the woods, the anacondas began to stalk the group, killing them off one by one. In order to escape the poisonous snakes and locate the blood orchid, the group will need to draw on all of their resources and knowledge. As the movie builds to its finale, the characters face off against the anacondas in a dramatic and stressful fight for survival. They have to utilize everything they know to outwit the snakes and save themselves.
- Directed by: Dwight H. Little
- Cast: Johnny Messner, Karl Yune, Eugene Byrd
- Release Date: August 27th, 2004
- Running Time: 89 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4.7/10
- Streaming Platform: Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix
7. King Cobra (1999 Video)
The characters in the 1999 movie King Cobra are being chased by a monstrous snake. The plot of the film centers around a team of explorers who set out into the forest in pursuit of a legendary lost city. They continue on their way deeper into the jungle and see a king cobra, a massive snake. Slowly and steadily, the Snake works its way through the group, eliminating individuals one by one.
In order to find the hidden city and escape the deadly serpent, the group will need to employ all of its resources. A number of dangers, such as hostile wildlife and difficult terrain, await them as they continue their trek. Despite the danger posed by the king cobra, the explorers press on in their search for the hidden city.
The movie builds to an exciting showdown as the protagonists face off against the king cobra. Now that their lives are in danger, the group must utilize all of their abilities to overcome the Snake.
- Directed by: David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand
- Cast: Patrick Bergin and Peter Weller
- Release Date: May 4th, 1999
- Running Time: 91 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.6/10
- Streaming Platform: King Cobra is available on Amazon Prime Video.
8. Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008 TV Movie)
In the opening scene, a team of researchers learns that the progeny of the huge Anaconda from the original film has escaped into the wild and is spreading havoc in the area. The researchers need help from a specialized crew to find the snakes and stop them from doing any more harm.
A hunter with years of experience and a scientist with a deep understanding of anacondas head the crack squad of specialists. While on their expedition, they must overcome many obstacles, such as dangerous terrain and dangerous animals. Finding and capturing the snakes is a top priority. Thus the crew will have to employ all of its resources to do so.
The film builds to a thrilling showdown between the squad and the huge anacondas, in which only one can emerge victorious. In order to save themselves and the world from the snakes’ wrath, the crew must employ all of their abilities.
- Directed by: Don E. Fauntleroy
- Cast: David Hasselhoff, Crystal Allen, John Rhys-Davies
- Release Date: July 27th, 2008
- Running Time: 94 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 2.7/10
- Streaming Platform: Anaconda 3: Offspring is available on Amazon Prime Video.
9. Anacondas: Trail of Blood (2009 TV Movie)
Horror fans and adventure buffs will both enjoy the 2009 TV movie, Anacondas: Trail of Blood. The film, the fourth in the Anaconda series, was made specifically for home video release. The screenplay and direction for the film were both handled by David C. Olson.
In the opening scenes, a team of researchers sets out to stop the spread of a deadly virus. Dr. Amanda Hayes, who has experience with the virus firsthand, is the team leader. The group learns that a virus-infected anaconda has mutated and is spreading the disease.
The modified Anaconda attacks the squad, and it begins to hunt down the members one by one. The casualties mount, and the remaining people need to band together to figure out how to put an end to the Snake. The film is thrilling as the survivors race against time to get away from the mutant Anaconda.
- Directed by: Don E. Fauntleroy
- Cast: David Hasselhoff, Crystal Allen, Ryan McCluskey, Jon Sklaroff, Patrick Regis
- Release Date: February 3rd, 2009
- Running Time: 87 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 3.3/10
- Streaming Platform: DVD, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
10. Taking on Python: Boa (2004 Video)
The 2004 direct-to-video film Boa vs. Python is a science fiction/horror film. David Flores directed the film, and Cory Goodman wrote the script. In the opening scenes of the film, a team of scientists is using a boa constrictor/python hybrid in a series of experiments. When the experiment goes wrong, the hybrid Snake ends out loose in the metropolis.
When the Snake begins murdering and eating humans, it quickly becomes a citywide emergency. Researchers and the military have banded together to figure out how to put an end to the crisis. Stopping the Snake and saving the city is no easy task, as the squad must overcome several obstacles along the way. The race against the clock to defeat the Snake provides plenty of tension and excitement in this film.
- Directed by: David Flores
- Cast: David Hewlett, Jaime Bergman, Kirk B.R. Woller, Jennifer Gibson, Reginald VelJohnson
- Release Date: January 20th, 2004
- Running Time: 92 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 3.5/10
- Streaming Platform: DVD, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
11. Venom (1981)
As the film opens, a band of terrorists has just committed a heist and is in the midst of kidnapping a child for ransom. But their car gives out in the middle of nowhere, so they have to take refuge in an old abandoned house.
They have no idea that a highly aggressive, a venomous snake has taken up residence in the house. They are terrified by the Snake as they try to fix the car; it follows them everywhere. All night long, the terrorists are under increasing pressure as they battle their own fears in an effort to stay alive.
- Directed by: Piers Haggard
- Cast: Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Sarandon, Nicol Williamson, Susan George
- Release Date: May 1st, 1981
- Running Time: 96 minutes
- IMDB Rating: 5.7/10
- Streaming Platform: MX Player
12. Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011)
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid is a TV movie about a crisis in the Florida Everglades as giant pythons are threatening the alligator population. The inhabitants are trapped in the crossfire between two formidable forces of nature. The plot revolves around a population of enormous pythons that threatens the alligators in the Florida Everglades.
Park warden Terry O’Hara thwarts the attempts of biologist Nikki Riley to stop the pythons from wiping out the alligator population. After a number of pythons break out into the park and begin attacking people, the situation between the two women only worsens. Before the pythons can do any more damage, the two women will need to set aside their disagreements and work together to stop them.
- Directed by: Mary Lambert
- Cast: Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, A Martinez
- Release Date: January 29th, 2011
- Running Time: 92 minutes
- IMDB Rating: 3.6/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
13. Python (2000)
An American military plane crashes outside a tiny town at the start of the film. After being released from its cage under the rubble, a massive man-eating snake begins devouring residents of the town. When the locals discover they have no means of stopping the serpent, they seek the advice of a scientist known only as “Dr. Anton.” Dr. Anton, a snake expert, is aware that this species is exceedingly deadly due to its aggressive nature.
As a group, he and the villagers try to figure out how to get rid of the Snake, but they soon discover that this will be no easy feat. The Snake proves to be a difficult foe due to its cunning and agility. As the townspeople and Dr. Anton race against the clock to stop the serpent before it can do any more damage, tensions rise.
- Directed by: Richard Clabaugh
- Cast: Casper Van Dien, William Zabka, Jennifer Lee Wiggins
- Release Date: March 12th, 2000
- Running Time: 87 minutes
- IMDB Rating: 3.2/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
14. Venomous (2001 Video)
Venomous follows the narrative of a group of researchers who journey to a deserted island in order to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of one of their own. They encounter dangerous spider species that have been mutated by a toxic substance and must find a way to stop the spread of the venom before it reaches the mainland.
- Directed By: Fred Olen Ray
- Cast: Treat Williams, Mary Page Keller, Hannes Jaenicke, Catherine Dent
- Release Date: 2001
- Running Time: 90 minutes
- IMDb rating: 3.9/10
15. Venom (2005)
A group of friends in the horror thriller Venom decides to look into the disappearance of one of their own, so they go to a small Louisiana town. They quickly learn that a poisonous snake species have invaded the town, and they must fight to survive long enough to get out of there alive.
- Directed By: Jim Gillespie
- Cast: Agnes Bruckner, Jonathan Jackson, Meagan Good, Bijou Phillips
- Release Date: 2005
- Running Time: 91 minutes
- IMDb rating: 4.6/10
- Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
16. Rattlers (1976)
Filmmaker John McCauley directed the suspenseful thriller Rattlers. In this film, our heroes are a band of desert-stranded adventurers who must survive an onslaught of poisonous rattlesnakes. Those who survive the ordeal and attempt to return to civilization are, one by one, eliminated by the poisonous creatures.
The combination of the film’s outstanding cast and the tense, suspenseful atmosphere makes for an exciting and memorable experience. The reader or spectator feels on edge the entire time since the protagonists keep getting into dangerous situations. Fans of suspense and terror should not miss this legendary picture.
- Directed By: John McCauley
- Cast: Sam Chew Jr., Elisabeth Chauvet, Dan Priest, Ronald Gold
- Release Date: 1976
- Running Time: 89 minutes
- IMDb rating: 4.1/10
17. Python 2 (2002 Video)
In the film, a group of researchers works to prevent Los Angeles from being destroyed by a monstrous python. A hazardous toxin has transformed the python, making it bigger and deadlier than before.
The scientists are in a race against the clock to figure out how to stop the Snake, and getting there will need them to overcome a number of problems and obstacles. The movie’s stunning effects and high rate of action make for a thrilling and exhilarating viewing experience. Sci-fi and action movie buffs will enjoy Python 2.
- Directed By: Lee Alan McConnell
- Cast: William Zabka, Dana Ashbrook, Alex Jolig, Simmone Mackinnon
- Release Date: 2002
- Running Time: 90 minutes
- IMDb rating: 2.8/10
18. Vipers (2008 TV Movie)
The plot of the film centers on a group of people who must struggle for survival when a nest of poisonous vipers is let loose in the city. The characters must work together to find a solution to the viper problem before the city is completely destroyed. It is a must see for horror aficionados thanks to its tense setting and excellent cast.
- Directed By: Bill Corcoran
- Cast: Tara Reid, Jonathan Scarfe, Corbin Bernsen, Genevieve Buechner
- Release Date: 2008
- Running Time: 90 minutes
- IMDb rating: 3.3/10
19. Mega Snake (2007 TV Movie)
The plot of Mega Snake revolves around a huge snake that causes havoc in a little American community. In the opening scene of the film, a scientist who has been working on top-secret research involving genetically engineered snakes is devoured by one of his own creatures.
The Snake gets out in the woods and wrecks havoc on the village. A herpetologist, a park ranger, and the local sheriff will need to work together to track down the Snake and destroy it before it can murder any more lives.
- Directed By: Tibor Takács
- Cast: Michael Shanks, Siri Baruc, Michal Yannai, Ben Cardinal
- Release Date: June 9th, 2007
- Running Time: 88 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 3.5/10
- Streaming Platform: MX Player
20. Snakeman (2005 TV Movie)
The horror film Snakeman follows the story of snake handler Jack Cole, who is incarcerated after killing a man in the course of his job. Jack is released from prison after doing his time and decides to return to his hometown. Something goes wrong, though, when a number of individuals are killed by an unknown serpent-like entity.
The police initially suspect Jack, but he learns that the real culprit is a genetically engineered monster he helped construct in jail. Before the monster can kill again, Jack must clear his name.
- Directed By: Allan A. Goldstein
- Cast: Stephen Baldwin, Jayne Heitmeyer, Larry Day, Gary Hudson
- Release Date: June 26th, 2005
- Running Time: 87 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 2.9/10
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
21. Rattled (1996 TV Movie)
The plot of the horror film Rattled centers on a group of people who find themselves trapped in a wooded cabin. A population of snakes with a lethal genetic modification is terrorizing them. Before they are all eaten by the snakes, the group must battle to stay alive and figure out how to get out of the cabin.
- Directed By: Tony Randel
- Cast: William Katt, Shanna Reed, Michael Galeota, Monica Lacy
- Release Date: October 20th, 1996
- Running Time: 96 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4.3/10
22. Komodo vs. Cobra (2005 TV Movie)
The plot of the science fiction horror film Komodo vs. Cobra follows a group of humans who find themselves marooned on a tropical island populated by huge komodo dragons and cobras. They have been genetically enhanced to be even deadlier at a top-secret research facility on the island.
The mutated creatures escape when the facility is devastated by the storm and begin attacking the survivors. Before the poisonous snakes can reach civilization, the team must find a way off the island.
- Directed By: Jim Wynorski
- Cast: Michael Paré, Michelle Borth, Ryan McTavish, Renee Talbert
- Release Date: May 17th, 2005
- Running Time: 89 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 2.7/10
- Streaming Platform: MX Player
23. Snakehead Terror (2004 TV Movie)
The citizens of a tiny village band together in the 2004 TV movie “Snakehead Terror” to fight off an invasion of monster snakehead fish. The fishes are a serious menace to the citizens of the town since they can crawl on land and cause havoc.
Opening on the discovery of the fish in a small lake, the film swiftly escalates into a disaster as the fish begin assaulting the locals. The locals need to come together to combat the fish and halt the deadly outbreak.
- Director: Paul Ziller
- Cast: Alistair Abell, Doug Abrahams, Carol Alt, Bruce Boxleitner
- Release Date: June 1st, 2004
- Running Time: 90 minutes
- IMDb rating: 3.8/10
- Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
24. Hisss
The Bollywood film “Hisss” (2010) blends horror, fantasy, and romance. Nagin, a female snake who has lost her mate, is the protagonist of the film. During her investigation, she assumes human form and meets George States, a photojournalist who becomes involved in her pursuit.
A man-eating python and a black magic practitioner aren’t the only mythical creatures or Hindu mythology references in this film. Among the many impressive visual effects in this film are the computer-generated imagery of snakes and other creatures.
- Director: Jennifer Lynch
- Cast: Mallika Sherawat, Irrfan Khan, Jeff Doucette, Divya Dutta
- Release Date: October 22nd, 2010
- Running Time: 116 minutes
- IMDb rating: 2.9/10
- Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
25. Copperhead (2008 TV Movie)
Horror fans may not want to avoid the 2008 TV movie “Copperhead,” which is set in the countryside. The plot of the movie centers on a group of adolescents who unintentionally reawaken a massive copperhead snake when they are out camping in the woods. An unsuccessful genetic experiment has produced the Snake, which immediately begins hunting the group.
The teenagers need to figure out how to avoid being eaten by the Snake and how to stop it from following them. Watching the film will be thrilling for those who enjoy horror because of the thrilling chase sequences and nonstop action.
- Director: Todor Chapkanov
- Cast: Brad Johnson, Keith Stone, Brad Greenquist, Wendy Carter
- Release Date: August 1st, 2008
- Running Time: 86 minutes
- IMDb rating: 3.7/10
26. Sssssss (1973)
A young man named David works for a deranged scientist named Dr. Carl Stoner in this film. David quickly learns that Stoner is conducting tests on him with the intent of transforming humans into snakes. The film has some genuinely scary moments, and the visual effects are pretty remarkable for their time period.
- Director: Bernard L. Kowalski
- Cast: Strother Martin, Dirk Benedict, Heather Menzies-Urich, Richard B. Shull
- Release Date: March 9th, 1973
- Running Time: 94 minutes
- IMDb rating: 5.4/10
- Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
27. New Alcatraz (2001)
Philip J. Roth helmed the science fiction film New Alcatraz, which starred Dean Cain, Elizabeth Lackey, Mark Sheppard, and Dean Biasucci. There were 97 minutes of screen time in the picture that premiered on May 22nd, 2001. Plot: The film opens with a group of researchers visiting the recently reopened Alcatraz Island in search of answers to the mysterious events that have been taking place there.
Former army ranger Jack Bauer (Dean Cain) is responsible for guiding the team and ensuring their safety. The group quickly deduces that the island’s control has been usurped by genetically created super-soldiers who fled from a government lab. Before the soldiers can escape and cause havoc on the mainland, the crew must devise a plan to stop them.
The team discovers that the troops are the result of a top-secret government experiment meant to produce the ultimate soldiers as they explore deeper inside the island. Unfortunately, something went awry with the experiment, and the troops turned on their creators, conquering the island and slaughtering anyone who dared to approach. It’s imperative that the group figure out a strategy to defy the military and get off the island quickly before they all perish or are systematically persecuted.
- Cast: Dean Cain as Jack Bauer
Elizabeth Lackey as Dr. Rachel Rose
Mark Sheppard as Dr. Lamar Cruz
Dean Biasucci as Warden Edmonds - Release Date: May 22nd, 2001
- Running Time: 97 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 3.4/10
28. Piranhaconda (2012)
Michael Madsen, Rachel Hunter, and Rib Hillis star in the horror/comedy film Piranhaconda, which was directed by Jim Wynorski. Released on June 10th, 2012, the 88-minute film had its debut that day. An infamous monster known as the Piranhaconda terrorizes a film team in the Hawaiian rainforests.
Plot: In the opening scene, a movie crew travels to Hawaii to film a movie about mythical creature known as the Piranhaconda. In short order, the production crew learns that the monster is real and is now wreaking havoc in the jungle. In order to survive the night, the crew must discover a means to put an end to the monster.
The team is being picked out one by one as they try to set up camp from whatever is killing them. Kelly (Rachel Hunter), the film’s main character, is the only one who thinks the monster is real and must persuade the others to help her stop it before it’s too late. If the crew doesn’t figure out how to halt the creature and get through the night, they’ll be the next victims of the Piranhaconda.
- Cast: Michael Madsen as Jack
Rachel Hunter as Kelly
Rib Hillis as Ryan
Terri Ivens as Maddy - Release Date: June 10th, 2012
- Running Time: 88 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 2.9/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
29. Lake Placid vs. Anaconda (2015)
The horror film Lake Placid vs. Anaconda features Robert Englund, Yancy Butler, and Corin Nemec under the direction of Don E. Fauntleroy. It premiered on June 25th, 2015, and clocked in at 89 minutes. In the film, a big anaconda and a giant crocodile are both released into the same lake, forcing a small handful of survivors to struggle for survival.
Plot: A bunch of individuals goes fishing for the weekend at a secluded Adirondack lake. There are strange noises echoing from the lake as they set up the tent. The source of the sounds turns out to be a huge anaconda that escaped from a nearby facility. If they don’t act fast, the Anaconda will devour everyone in the group.
Just as they think they have everything under control, the crew learns about a second monster in the lake. They are being followed by a gigantic crocodile that also escaped from the same facility. It’s a life-or-death struggle as the crew tries to figure out how to defeat the two creatures and get out of the lake.
- Cast: Corin Nemec as Jack Wells
Yancy Butler as Sheriff Denise Eastham
Robert Englund as Reba
Robert Davi as Mayor Hogan - Release Date: June 25th, 2015
- Running Time: 89 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 3.2/10
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
30. Nagina (1986)
Filmmaker Harmesh Malhotra directed the Bollywood fantasy film Nagina, which featured the talents of Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, and Amrish Puri. On March 21st, 1986, the 162-minute film was released to the public. A woman who can change her appearance from human to Snake must save her people from the evil king in this film.
The film’s plot revolves around Nagina (Sridevi), a woman who can transform into a snake. Nagina belongs to a family of snakes that have been thriving in the jungle for generations. But there is a nasty ruler out there who wants to wipe out the snakes.
Nagina needs to figure out how to defeat the king so that her people can survive. In an effort to gain favor with the king, she plans to marry into the city’s upper class. She is quickly thrust into peril, and it is up to her to survive the palace intrigues and prevent the king from destroying her people.
- Cast: Sridevi as Nagina
Rishi Kapoor as Rajiv
Amrish Puri as Raja Sahastrabuddhe
Prem Chopra as Lala Jagat Narayan - Release Date: March 21st, 1986
- Running Time: 162 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
- Streaming Platform: The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.
31. The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011)
Jet Li, Raymond Lam, and Charlene Choi feature in the Chinese action/fantasy film The Sorcerer and the White Snake, which was directed by Ching Siu-tung. The 106-minute-long film premiered on December 8th, 2011.
In this movie, a sorcerer battles a demon in the form of a white snake after he falls in love with a human. Fa Hai (Jet Li), a sorcerer, has been tasked with preventing demons from harming mortals at the beginning of the film.
The mysterious case of a white snake demon named Bai Suzhen (Charlene Choi) falling in love with a human guy named Xu Xian has brought Hai to their doorstep (Raymond Lam). As a result, Fa Hai is resolved to break his relationship with the demon once and for all.
Fa Hai thinks he knows what kind of bad demon Bai Suzhen is, but when he tries to stop her, he learns that she is not what he expected.
It turns out that Bai Suzhen is a good person who has feelings for Xu Xian. As Fa Hai learns more about Bai Suzhen and her love for Xu Xian, he begins to doubt his own convictions. In The Sorcerer and the White Snake, we see a beautiful and moving story of love, atonement, and the strength of faith.
- Cast: Jet Li as Fa Hai
Raymond Lam as Xu Xian
Charlene Choi as Bai Suzhen
Wen Zhang as Lei Zhen - Release Date: December 8th, 2011
- Running Time: 106 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
- Streaming Platform: Available on Amazon Prime Video.
32. Tum Mere Ho (1990)
Bollywood director Abdul Rashid Kardar directed the love film Tum Mere Ho, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Prada, and Jagdeep. The movie had a 165-minute runtime and premiered on February 23rd, 1990. In the film, the protagonist, whose wife has left him, tries to win her back. At the beginning of the film, Rohit (Amitabh Bachchan) is a man who is madly in love with his wife, Kiran (Jaya Prada).
But Kiran abandons Rohit and refuses to come back to him. After Kiran leaves, Rohit is upset and decides to go on a quest to win her back. To earn Kiran’s affection back, Rohit must overcome several challenges, but he is determined to do it. The two are inseparable, and he will go to any lengths to prove his love for Kiran. Tum Mere Ho is an old-school Bollywood love story about an unrelenting man’s love for his lady.
- Cast: Amitabh Bachchan as Rohit
Jaya Prada as Kiran
Jagdeep as Dr. D’Souza
Amjad Khan as DIG. - Release Date: February 23rd, 1990
- Running Time: 165 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4/10
- Streaming Platform: The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.
33. White Snake
Directed by Jiakang Huang, White Snake is a 2019 Chinese-American computer-animated fantasy film. In this rendition of a Chinese folktale, a white snake assumes a human shape and falls in love with a man. Blanca, a white snake, ventures into the human world and learns the truth about who she really is.
Blanca’s journey to save her family and learn her own history is filled with danger throughout the film. You will be on the edge of your seat for the entirety of this movie, thanks to the stunning visuals, breathtaking action scenes, and touching moments. Watching this film is a must for anyone who enjoys a well-made animated fantasy with a heartfelt tale and memorable characters.
- Directed by: Jiakang Huang
- Release Date: December 22nd, 2019
- Running Time: 98 minutes
- IMDb rating: 7.0/10
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
34. Titanoboa: Monster Snake (2012)
This documentary, Titanoboa: Monster Snake, delves into the life of the titanosaur, a massive, extinct snake that once roamed South America. Carl Dunlop, Alex Hastings, and David M. Ross feature in this film directed by David Boardman. There were only 44 minutes of filming time for the movie that came out on February 5th, 2012.
The film’s plot takes viewers 60 million years in the past to the period when the titanosaur, a massive snake, roamed South America. In it, we learn more about the finding of the first titanosaur fossils and the magnificent environment that these animals once inhabited. Titanoboa: Monster Snake provides an intriguing glimpse into the realm of prehistoric animals and the mysteries surrounding their existence.
- Cast: Carl Dunlop as Himself
Alex Hastings as Himself
David M. Ross as Himself - Release Date: February 5th, 2012
- Running Time: 44 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Streaming Platform: The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.
35. Nigahen (1989)
Nigahen is a film from 1989 that was directed by Harmesh Malhotra and produced by Rajshri Productions, one of Bollywood’s most prestigious studios. Seema, a young woman on a mission to locate her missing father, is at the center of this spooky thriller. As Seema investigates, she learns that her father has been kidnapped by a snake woman with mystical abilities.
With the help of Raju, a snake charmer, Seema is able to vanquish the snake woman and rescue her father. Seema’s story revolves around her hunt for her absent father. She learns that her dad is being taken hostage by a witchy snake woman. To save her father from the snake woman, Seema enlists the help of a snake charmer named Raju.
- Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra
- Cast: Sridevi, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Anu Kapoor
- Release Date: 1989
- Running Time: 153 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.1/10
- Streaming Platform: Available on Amazon Prime Video
36. Cult of the Cobra (1955)
Francis D. Lyon directed, and Warner Bros. produced the 1955 American science fiction film Cult of the Cobra. This terrifying thriller centers on a squad of soldiers who stumble upon a mysterious sect of snake worshipers. The cultists are able to change into cobras and spread fear among the community.
Before the cultists and their cobra leader can carry out their nefarious plans, the soldiers must stop them. In the story, a troop of soldiers discovers a cult of snake worshipers. To scare the populace, cultists can change into cobras. As the cultists and their cobra commander attempt to carry out their wicked schemes, the troops must stop them.
- Directed by: Francis D. Lyon
- Cast: Faith Domergue, Richard Long, David Janssen, Marshall Thompson
- Release Date: 1955
- Running Time: 74 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.7/10
- Streaming Platform: Available on Amazon Prime Video
37. Devi (1999)
Ram Gopal Varma directed this 1999 Indian horror film, Devi, which was produced by the Bollywood powerhouse T-Series. Madhu, a young woman who just married a man named Raja, is the protagonist of this spooky thriller. As a result of the incident, Madhu is in a coma, and everyone assumes she has passed away.
But as she regains consciousness, she finds she has the ability to command snakes. Madhu has an accident and goes into a coma; everyone assumes she is dead. When she comes to, she realizes that she can command snakes. A snake goddess is tormenting the community, and Madhu must utilize her abilities to defeat her.
- Directed by: Ram Gopal Varma
- Cast: Nagesh Kukunoor, Shilpa Shirodkar, J D Chakravarthy
- Release Date: 1999
- Running Time: 145 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
- Streaming Platform: Zee 5, Amazon Prime
38. Silent Venom (2009)
A submarine is the backdrop of the 2009 action thriller Silent Venom. The crew of a submarine must battle a swarm of poisonous snakes that have been released into the cramped interior after a dangerous chemical spill. The crew must cooperate to find a solution to survive the lethal chemical and the snakes amid the high-stress setting of the movie.
- Directed by: Fred Olen Ray
- Cast: Luke Perry, Alex McArthur, Tom Berenger
- Release Date: March 10th, 2009
- Running Time: 84 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 3.2/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
39. The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
In 1988, Ken Russell released his iconic horror picture, The Lair of the White Worm. The film follows a young woman as she uncovers a dark scheme involving the mythical White Worm. Amanda Donohoe plays Eve Trent, a young woman who inherits a vast English estate at the beginning of the film. The White Worm, a mythological creature associated with the estate, is rumored to be a powerful and dangerous beast, and she learns this upon her arrival.
Eve discovers a dark scheme involving a cult that worships the White Worm and believes it holds the key to eternal life as she delves deeper into the mystery of the creature. Before it’s too late, Eve and a local historian (Hugh Grant) need to figure out how to put an end to the cult and kill the White Worm.
The movie is fascinating and captivating because it combines elements of horror, suspense, comedy, and a touch of imagination. In the climactic fight, Eve faces off against the cult and must use all her strength and wits to defeat the White Worm and save herself.
- Directed by: Ken Russell
- Cast: Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg
- Release Date: August 29th, 1988
- Running Time: 93 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
40. Sheshnaag
The plot of K.R. Reddy’s 1990 Bollywood film “Sheshnag” centers on snakes that can assume human forms. Pritam and Banu, two snakes who have assumed human forms, play the main characters in the film.
A young man named Ravi is first introduced to Pritam and Banu in their snake form. Because of an evil priest’s plans to use them in a ritual to achieve wealth and immortality, they seek his protection. The priest is hellbent on finding Pritam and Banu and will resort to whatever means necessary to do it. Ravi, a good and generous man, offers to aid the snakes and shield them from the priest’s evil intentions.
A closer bond develops between Ravi and the snakes as they band together to take on the evil priest and his followers. The movie delivers a powerful message on the necessity of defending the defenseless and the peril of putting one’s own needs before those of others. The snakes are brought to life with top-notch special effects, providing a thrilling experience.
- Directed by: K.R. Reddy
- Cast: Jeetendra, Rishi Kapoor, Rekha
- Release date: 1990
- Running time: 145 minutes
- IMDb rating: 4.7/10
- Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
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