Snakewoman

Snakewoman

From the Master of Erotic Horror!

2005 · 98 min · ★ 4.0 · Horror

A company is interested in acquiring the rights to a cult movie icon Oriana Balasz's estate, so they send a representative, Carla who is given the task of persuading her heirs to sell the rightism. What appears to be a routine task quickly becomes difficult when the eccentric heirs reveal their intentions regarding the estate. Upon making their acquaintance, the agent discovers that they live a life of unbridled hedonism. This is a family with some sizable skeletons in their collective closet, and as the agent delves ever deeper into their mysterious background, she slowly begins to succumb to their dark and seductive charm.

Directed by Jesús Franco · Written by Jesús Franco

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Carmen Montes Oriana Balasz / Snakewoman
Fata Morgana Carla
Christie Levin Alpha
Exequiel Caldas Tony Garko
Lina Romay Dr. Van Helsing
Antonio Mayans Nostradamus
Luco Amadori III Old Andros
Fabio Batistuta Cabezon
Nat Adzibor Andros

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