Python (2000)

After a military plane crash near a small American town, a giant man-eating snake sets off on a killing spree. The locals must find a way to eliminate the snake, with the help of a scientist who knows about the snake to kill it.

Director:

Richard Clabaugh

Writers:

Phillip J. Roth (story) (as Phillip Roth), Chris Neal (screenplay)

Stars:

Frayne Rosanoff, Robert Englund, Casper Van Dien

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frayne Rosanoff	...	John Cooper
Robert Englund	...	Dr. Anton Rudolph
Casper Van Dien	...	Bart Parker
William Zabka	...	Greg Larsen
Dana Barron	...	Kristin
Sara Mornell	...	Theresa
Wil Wheaton	...	Tommy
Jenny McCarthy	...	Francesca Garibaldi
Chris Owens	...	Brian Cooper
Sean Whalen	...	Deputy Lewis Ross
Gary Grubbs	...	Sheriff Griffin Wade
Theo Nicholas Pagones	...	Dootsen (as Theo Pagones)
Scott Williamson	...	Kenny Summers
David Bowe	...	Boone
Keith Coogan	...	Lenny

Storyline

After a military plane crash near a small American town, a giant man-eating snake sets off on a killing spree. The locals must find a way to eliminate the snake, with the help of a scientist who knows about the snake to kill it.

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Plot Keywords:

snake | exploitation film | female nudity | black comedy | z movie | 

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Taglines:

This year's Lake Placid!

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and gore, some strong sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

A full-scale python head was constructed and used during filming, but never once is seen on-screen in the final cut.

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Goofs

The film depicts a python with fangs, but pythons actually kill through strangulation, not through venom; a python's fangs do not contain enough venom to kill.

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Quotes

Dr. Anton Rudolph: You have no idea what you're up against.
Bart Parker: You don't know my men.
Dr. Anton Rudolph: This is not some garden snake you're going after. We are talking about a perfect killing machine. A 129-foot all-terrain vehicle capable of speeds exceeding 50 miles an hour with skin that can deflect an antitank round, enhanced night vision and a voracious appetite for human flesh. It will slaughter your men before they have a chance to blink.

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Connections

Featured in Sven Uslings Bio: Sämsta filmer 2019 Del 1: Plats 20-11 (2020)

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Soundtracks

Carry Me
Performed by William L. Smith

User Reviews

Ohh, it's a Kill The Celebrities Movie!

Anaconda turned me off of snake movies, but I decided to see this one because Casper's in it. My last impression of the movie during the credits was, "ohh, it's a Kill The Celebrities Movie!" It was fun to see so many celebrities, Van Dien, Englund, Wheaton, Zabka, but only ONE of them survives! The snake's special effects weren't bad as long as it wasn't a close up. Actually, I wish that the special effects for Mummy II (The Scorpion King) had been done as well as this snake (there was a joke). The gore (acid eaten bodies) actually looked cool and I was happy there weren't any close ups of those. The gore from the snake's death was less than I expected because of the scene's setup. It wasn't very climactic. But hey, maybe that's what REALLY would have happened. The very end shows all of the survivors six months later. There was NO point to that. I'd have expected to see some "hint" at another movie, but no. It was just, look how happy every one is after this and they've achieved all their dreams. Warm and fuzzy, but it didn't propel the storyline. Good Saturday afternoon movie to relax to after you finish mowing the lawn.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 August 2001 (Kuwait)

Also Known As:

Piton

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Python Productions LLC, Unified Film Organization (UFO)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1