Cult of the Cobra

Cult of the Cobra is a 1955 film about American G.I.s who trespass on a Hindu ceremony and are hunted down by a beautiful woman who has the power to transform herself into a cobra. Directed by Francis D. Lyon. Written by Jerry Davis. Can a woman's beauty be changed to a thing of terror?  (taglines) Tom Markel [Lunching while showing Lisa around New York after just meeting her] I don't think a hot dog stand suits you. No, you'd look better over cocktails. Now that'll come later. Hi baby, want an egg? Carl Turner You know, it doesn't make any sense. A guy goes through a whole war without a scratch and then ends up like this! Daru The cobra has a fascination. It's like looking death in the face. I have a great need of money, and for a great need, an old man will take a great risk. Other Major Martin Fielding: Only a snake with a brain could have got into that room last night and singled out that same kid. It's almost as if... well, it's absurd, but... as if he were meant to go that way. Lamian Threatening Death: The Cobra Goddess will avenge herself! On by one, you will die! Dialogue Paul Able: How's my actress, hmm? Julia: A little nervous. Tom Markel: How's the show? Julia: You'll find out tonight. You are coming to the opening, aren't you? Tom Markel: Oh, wouldn't miss it. Julia: Don't forget, you're all supposed to meet in my dressing room before the show. Try and make it about a quarter of eight. Tom Markel: Sure we won't make you nervous? Julia: I'm counting on you all to be so gay I won't have time to be nervous. Taglines The fangs of the Snake Goddess will PIERCE YOUR FLESH! Can a woman's beauty be changed to a thing of terror? Cast Faith Domergue — Lisa Moya Richard Long — Paul Able Marshall Thompson — Tom Markel Kathleen Hughes — Julia Thompson William Reynolds — Pete Norton Jack Kelly — Carl Turner Myrna Hansen — Marian Sheehan David Janssen — Rico Nardi Leonard Strong — Daru James Dobson — Cpl. Nick Hommel Edward Platt — Snake cult priest External links 0047966 Cult of the Cobra Category:Supernatural horror films Category:Films about cults Category:Films about shapeshifting Category:1955 American films Category:1955 English-language films Category:1955 horror films Category:Films about snakes Category:Films set in New York City