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The Flying Serpent

  • 1946
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  • 59m
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4.8/10
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Hope Kramer, Ralph Lewis, and George Zucco in The Flying Serpent (1946)
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The demented archaeologist Dr. Andrew Forbes discovers a living, breathing serpent-creature known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl, the Killer Bird God. Tragically, he causes his wife's death b... Read allThe demented archaeologist Dr. Andrew Forbes discovers a living, breathing serpent-creature known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl, the Killer Bird God. Tragically, he causes his wife's death by giving her one of the beast's feathers, causing the creature to track her down and slaug... Read allThe demented archaeologist Dr. Andrew Forbes discovers a living, breathing serpent-creature known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl, the Killer Bird God. Tragically, he causes his wife's death by giving her one of the beast's feathers, causing the creature to track her down and slaughter her. Now, Dr. Forbes uses this twisted knowledge to exact revenge upon his enemies by... Read all

  • Director
    • Sam Newfield
  • Writer
    • John T. Neville
  • Stars
    • George Zucco
    • Ralph Lewis
    • Hope Kramer
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
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    • Director
      • Sam Newfield
    • Writer
      • John T. Neville
    • Stars
      • George Zucco
      • Ralph Lewis
      • Hope Kramer
    • 31User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Prof. Andrew Forbes
    Ralph Lewis
    • Richard Thorpe
    Hope Kramer
    • Mary Forbes
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • Jerry 'Jonsey' Jones
    Wheaton Chambers
    Wheaton Chambers
    • Louis Havener
    James Metcalfe
    • Dr. John Lambert
    Henry Hall
    Henry Hall
    • Sheriff Bill Hayes
    Milton Kibbee
    Milton Kibbee
    • Hastings
    • (as Miltin Kibbee)
    Budd Buster
    Budd Buster
    • Head of Inquest
    Terry Frost
    Terry Frost
    • Vance Bennett
    Richard Crane
    Richard Crane
    • Radio Announcer
    • (uncredited)
    Al Kunde
    Al Kunde
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Anne Kunde
    Anne Kunde
    • Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    George Morrell
    George Morrell
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Martin Strader
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Dorothy Vernon
    Dorothy Vernon
    • Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sam Newfield
    • Writer
      • John T. Neville
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    • Trivia
      This film is a virtual rehash of The Devil Bat (1940), which had been one of Producers Releasing Corporation's (PRC) biggest successes.
    • Goofs
      In an early scene, Dr. John Lambert (James Metcalfe) refers to his job as "orthinologist." He means "ornithologist."
    • Quotes

      Mary Forbes: Doctor Lambert, I wish there had never been any such thing as Aztec Indians! Father does nothing but think, dream and talk Aztecs!

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      Featured in Movies at Midnight: The Flying Serpent (1954)

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    This disposable cheapie stars George Zucco as an archaeologist who discovers Montezuma's treasure and uses the Aztec god, Quetzalcoatl, to kill those he thinks might pose a threat to his secret fortune.

    This is basically a remake of the 1940 Bela Lugosi picture, 'The Devil Bat'. In other words, there's nothing new here. Nothing particularly memorable either, though Zucco does well enough in his role. The special effects for Quetzalcoatl were better than I expected, but they're still not all that convincing. This is just your typical 40's flick with all the predictability and lousy attempts at humor you'd likely expect. We also get an unappealing hero played by Ralph Lewis. I was rooting for Zucco all the way.

    It's not a long movie, so at least you won't waste too much time on it. Still, there are far better 40's films out there. I'd suggest seeing one of them and letting this serpent fly right on by.
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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Killer with Wings
    • Filming locations
      • Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA(temple exterior scenes)
    • Production company
      • Sigmund Neufeld Productions
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    • Runtime
      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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