The Eclectic Choice: Cult of the Cobra

Cult of the Cobra (1955)
dir. Francis D. Lyon


Everyone knows the classic Universal Horror movies. Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, all of these characters and their sequels sprung fully formed from the studio. To this day all film geeks recognize Universal horror films as the heyday of horror. But buried beneath these icons of horror cinema are several smaller films that may not have had the budget or mass appeal, but are just as strong and deserve better recognition in the Universal canon. Cult of the Cobra is one of these films.

A group f G.I.'s on leave stumble upon a sacred ceremony by the cult named above. The high priest threatens that the cobra goddess will go after them. She is a woman of unique beauty that can transform into a cobra and slowly starts knocking off the G.I.'s. Things start to go awry because she didn't count on falling in love. Oh, my.

An interesting look at bohemian life, (much like Cat People) female sexual repression and the price you pay. Damn you women for wanting to get it on! Pus it has a great transformation sequence using shadows on a wall. Some genuine cheese, some genuine scares and a really good time.

This is only available to purchase in the Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection: Vol. 1 and 2 set. The entire set it worth it containing some of the lesser, but just as good Universal horror films. Or you can go add it to your queue.