Snakes on a Train
Snakes on a Train

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Snakes on a Train

2006
Movie
91 min
English

Under a powerful Mayan curse, snakes are hatched inside a young woman, slowly devouring her from within. Her only chance for survival is a powerful shaman who lives across the border. With only hours to live, she jumps on a train headed for Los Angeles. Unfortunately for the passengers aboard, they are now trapped, soon to be victims of these flesh-eating vipers.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: James CoxGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

This B-movie horror-comedy follows a group of eccentric individuals trapped on a subway train that becomes infested with venomous snakes. As the serpentine chaos escalates, the passengers must band together to survive the onslaught. The film blends low-budget gore with intentional absurdity, creating a unique and often bizarre viewing experience.

Critical Reception

Snakes on a Train is widely regarded as a cult classic within the 'so bad it's good' genre. It garnered attention for its unashamedly cheesy premise and over-the-top execution, appealing more to fans of schlock horror and B-movies than to mainstream critics. Its reception was largely defined by its campy nature and self-aware absurdity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its deliberate B-movie charm and campy execution.

  • Acknowledge its niche appeal to fans of absurd horror-comedies.

  • Often cited as an example of intentional low-budget filmmaking for comedic effect.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their sentiment is not readily available for this niche film.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video parody of the more famous "Snakes on a Plane" before its release, with the title and premise being intentionally similar to capitalize on the buzz around the latter.

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