Cult of the Cobra

Cult of the Cobra

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

1955 · 82 min · ★ 6.0 · Horror

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.

Directed by Francis D. Lyon · Written by Jerry Davis

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