The Reptile
“Half woman - half snake!”
Synopsis
Harry and Valerie Spalding arrive in the remote Cornish village to an unwelcoming and suspicious population. Harry's brother dies suddenly, bitten by a lethal reptilian bite. They befriend a young woman Anna whose tyrannical father controls her life and, as they discover that others in the village have suffered a similar fate, their investigations lead to Anna. What they uncover is a victim of the most terrifying legacy... a destiny of mutilation and murder.
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The Reptile / Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-19
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Noel Willman
Dr. Franklyn
Jennifer Daniel
Valerie Spalding
Ray Barrett
Harry George Spalding
Jacqueline Pearce
Anna Franklyn
Michael Ripper
Tom Bailey
John Laurie
Mad Peter
Marne Maitland
The Malay
David Baron
Charles Edward Spalding
Charles Lloyd Pack
The Vicar
Harold Goldblatt
The Solicitor
George Woodbridge
Old Garnsey
Ernie Rice
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Dickey Luck
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Harry Phipps
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 31, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Hinds
- Original Score
- Don Banks
- Original Title
- The Reptile
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
Anthony Hinds
Don Banks
Arthur Grant
Roy Hyde
Anthony Nelson Keys
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
Anthony Hinds
Writer
Anthony Nelson Keys
Producer
Don Banks
Original Music Composer
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Roy Hyde
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reptile
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What is The Reptile about?
Harry and Valerie Spalding arrive in the remote Cornish village to an unwelcoming and suspicious population. Harry's brother dies suddenly, bitten by a lethal reptilian bite. They befriend a young woman Anna whose tyrannical father controls her life and, as they discover that others in the village have suffered a similar fate, their investigations lead to Anna. What they uncover is a victim of the most terrifying legacy... a destiny of mutilation and murder.
Who directed The Reptile?
The Reptile was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in The Reptile?
The principal cast of The Reptile includes Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Ray Barrett, Jacqueline Pearce, Michael Ripper.
When was The Reptile released and how long is it?
The Reptile was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reptile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reptile was composed by Don Banks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reptile?
The Reptile holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).