King Cobra
King Cobra

King Cobra

1999Movie93 minEnglish

30 feet of pure terror is the result of an experimental drug used in a biochemical lab and this mutated nightmare is pure evil! Half-African cobra and half-diamondback, he's 30 feet long with a giant appetite for terror.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: David DeCoteauGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of college students on spring break in Palm Springs find themselves targeted by a killer. The killer, seemingly masked and clad in black, stalks and murders them one by one in increasingly gruesome ways. As the body count rises, the remaining students must band together and try to uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

King Cobra received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and weak performances. While it aimed for suspense and horror, many found it to be a derivative and unoriginal entry in the slasher genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding it to be a forgettable B-movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard slasher film that offers little in the way of originality or suspense.
  • Features a predictable plot and uninspired performances that detract from any potential scares.
  • Fails to deliver a compelling narrative or memorable characters, making it a forgettable genre entry.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of several B-movies released in the late 1990s that capitalized on the slasher revival trend, though it did not achieve significant recognition.

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