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The Reptile

  • 19661966
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.6K
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The Reptile (1966)
In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation.
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In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation.In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation.In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Gilling
  • Writer
    • Anthony Hinds(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Noel Willman
    • Jennifer Daniel
    • Ray Barrett
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Gilling
  • Writer
    • Anthony Hinds(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Noel Willman
    • Jennifer Daniel
    • Ray Barrett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
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    The Reptile (1966)
    The Reptile (1966)
    The Reptile (1966)
    Jacqueline Pearce in The Reptile (1966)
    Jacqueline Pearce in The Reptile (1966)
    Jennifer Daniel and Jacqueline Pearce in The Reptile (1966)
    Jacqueline Pearce in The Reptile (1966)
    Marne Maitland in The Reptile (1966)
    Jacqueline Pearce in The Reptile (1966)
    Ray Barrett in The Reptile (1966)
    Jennifer Daniel in The Reptile (1966)
    John Laurie in The Reptile (1966)

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    Noel Willman
    Noel Willman
    • Dr. Franklynas Dr. Franklyn
    Jennifer Daniel
    Jennifer Daniel
    • Valerie Spaldingas Valerie Spalding
    Ray Barrett
    Ray Barrett
    • Harry George Spaldingas Harry George Spalding
    Jacqueline Pearce
    Jacqueline Pearce
    • Anna Franklynas Anna Franklyn
    Michael Ripper
    Michael Ripper
    • Tom Baileyas Tom Bailey
    John Laurie
    John Laurie
    • Mad Peteras Mad Peter
    Marne Maitland
    Marne Maitland
    • The Malayas The Malay
    David Baron
    • Charles Edward Spaldingas Charles Edward Spalding
    Charles Lloyd Pack
    • The Vicaras The Vicar
    Harold Goldblatt
    • The Solicitoras The Solicitor
    George Woodbridge
    George Woodbridge
    • Old Garnseyas Old Garnsey
    Dickey Luck
    • Pub Patronas Pub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Jim O'Brady
    • Pub Patronas Pub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Phipps
    • Pub Patronas Pub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Ernie Rice
    • Man in Pubas Man in Pub
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Gilling
    • Writer
      • Anthony Hinds(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Roy Ashton's makeup for the creature included appliances created from a mold taken of real snakeskin.
    • Goofs
      Anna as the Reptile bites her father on the neck and his face immediately turns black instead of doing so slowly.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Franklyn: I could kill you!

      The Malay: Possibly, but you could never be free then, could you?

    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'X' rating. It is believed all cuts were waived in 1994 when the film was granted a '15' certificate for home video. However Hammer have put out a call trying to locate lost or censored footage from the following scene: An extended knife in neck/snake bite scene (this is thought to exist, but no known evidence). This rather suggests that this is the footage censored from the 1966 cinema release and that it is still missing from home video releases. The BBFC cut was described in The DarkSide magazine as: A gloating close-up during the lancing of a snake bite.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tela Class: Boquinha de Cemitério (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Sitar Music
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Arranged by Philip Martell

    User reviews61

    Review
    Top review
    Efficient chiller from Hammer...absorbing and atmospheric...
    A young couple inherits the husband's cottage in Cornwall, England and soon find themselves confronting a mysterious, unknown serial killer that has been murdering villagers. That's the basic premise of THE REPTILE and the only drawback is that nothing much is explained until the final reel--but along the way it's an absorbing mystery of the kind that Hammer does so well with plenty of chills to keep you watching until the denouement.

    It's all done up in the best kind of British color cinematography with sets that look substantial enough and appropriate costumes for the period. Under John Gilling's direction the actors go through their paces in realistic fashion. Noel Willman is especially sinister as Dr. Franklyn while Ray Barrett and Jennifer Daniel play the troubled young couple with conviction. Barrett is especially good in the leading role and Michael Ripper does a fine character role as the tavern owner who helps them.

    Summing up: an efficient chiller from Hammer, mysterious and absorbing from beginning to end.
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    FAQ2

    • Why did Dr. Franklyn angrily destroy the sitar, humiliating his daughter Anna?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das schwarze Reptil
    • Filming locations
      • Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hammer Films
      • Seven Arts Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £100,599 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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