Python
Python

Python

2000Movie99 minEnglish

After a military plane crashes outside of a small American town, its cargo — a genetically engineered, sixty-foot-long python — begins stalking and killing the locals.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Richard ClabaughGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A research expedition in the Amazon rainforest accidentally awakens an ancient, genetically engineered snake. This colossal serpent begins a deadly rampage, consuming everything in its path. A team of scientists and soldiers must band together to hunt down and destroy the monstrous creature before it reaches civilization.

Critical Reception

Python was generally met with a negative reception from critics, often criticized for its derivative plot, poor special effects, and uninspired acting. Audiences also found it to be a typical B-movie monster flick with little to offer beyond basic thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often compared unfavorably to Anaconda and other giant snake films.
  • Special effects are considered dated and unconvincing, even for its time.
  • Despite a recognizable cast, the performances are largely uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Python are scarce, but generally reflect disappointment with the film's predictable storyline and low-budget execution, classifying it as a forgettable entry in the creature-feature genre.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by the company responsible for many direct-to-video creature features of the era, aiming for a quick television movie release rather than a theatrical one.

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2 reviews
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Love this movie. Sure a lot of it looks fake, but there's a lot of kills and good actors. I'd be scared of this gigantic python that's for sure.
Alex

Alex

Dude you got me outta bed for a snake? Python, a made for TV film from 2000. The actually inspired the previous film I watched Boa/New Alcatraz and they even had a crossover, Boa vs. Python in 2004. Bisexual romance? That's innovative for a...