The Snake Woman
“Weird! Supernatural! Horrifying! Serpent-Girl Terrorizes Town! Teen-age beauty turns into deadly reptile at will...spreading horror with fang and forked tongue! Nothing ever struck you like The Snake Woman!”
Synopsis
A doctor in 1890 England, in order to cure his wife's "sick mind," injects her with snake venom. She later gives birth to a daughter whom the villagers call "The Devil's Baby" and in a fit of fear they end up burning the family's house down. Years later a Scotland Yard detective is sent to the village to investigate a rash of deaths that are caused by snakebite.
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Top Cast
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Charles Prentice
Susan Travers
Atheris
Geoffrey Denton
Col. Clyde Wynborn
Elsie Wagstaff
Aggie Harker
Arnold Marlé
Dr. Murton
John Cazabon
Dr. Horace Adderson
Frances Bennett
Polly, the Barmaid
Jack Cunningham
Constable Alfie
Hugh Moxey
Inspector
Michael Logan
Barkis
Dorothy Frere
Martha Adderson
Stevenson Lang
Shepherd
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Score
- Buxton Orr
- Original Title
- The Snake Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Caralan Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Orville H. Hampton
Buxton Orr
Stephen Dade
Antony Gibbs
David E. Rose, George Fowler
Department Leadership Roster
Buxton Orr
Original Music Composer
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
George Fowler
Producer
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What is The Snake Woman about?
A doctor in 1890 England, in order to cure his wife's "sick mind," injects her with snake venom. She later gives birth to a daughter whom the villagers call "The Devil's Baby" and in a fit of fear they end up burning the family's house down. Years later a Scotland Yard detective is sent to the village to investigate a rash of deaths that are caused by snakebite.
Who directed The Snake Woman?
The Snake Woman was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in The Snake Woman?
The principal cast of The Snake Woman includes John McCarthy, Susan Travers, Geoffrey Denton, Elsie Wagstaff, Arnold Marlé.
When was The Snake Woman released and how long is it?
The Snake Woman was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Snake Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snake Woman was composed by Buxton Orr.