The Flying Serpent

The Flying Serpent

Relic of an ancient terror born a billion years ago!

NR 1946 · 59 min · ★ 4.8 · Horror, Thriller

A demented archaeologist discovers a living, breathing serpent creature known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl and accidentally kills his wife by giving her one of the beast's feathers, causing the creature to track her down and slaughter her. Using this knowledge he exacts revenge upon his enemies by placing one of the feathers on his intended victim and letting the beast loose to wreak havoc.

Directed by Sam Newfield · Written by John T. Neville

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George Zucco Prof. Andrew Forbes
Hope Kramer Mary Forbes
Ralph Lewis Richard Thorpe
Eddie Acuff Jerry 'Jonesy' Jones
Wheaton Chambers Louis Havener
James Metcalf Dr. Lambert
Henry Hall Sheriff Bill Hayes
Milton Kibbee Hastings (as Miltin Kibbee)
Budd Buster Head of Inquest
Terry Frost Vance Bennett
Richard Crane Hanson, station XOR broadcaster
Al Kunde Townsman (uncredited)

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