

Night of the Cobra Woman
After being bitten by a cobra in the Philipines, Lena can turn herself into a snake and she stops aging. The curse comes with a price. The priestess Lena must consume cobra venom and vital young men to stay young.
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Plot Summary
A group of American tourists venture into the Mexican jungle and become targets of a mysterious cult. The cult is led by a sinister priestess who seeks to sacrifice them to a venomous cobra god to regain her lost powers. The tourists must fight for survival as they uncover the dark secrets of the jungle and the deadly rituals of the cobra worshippers.
Critical Reception
Night of the Cobra Woman is a low-budget exploitation horror film from Mexico. It is known for its sensationalist themes and B-movie appeal rather than critical acclaim. While it has a cult following among fans of obscure horror, it received little attention from mainstream critics upon its release and is generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique blend of jungle horror and cultic rituals.
- Often cited as an example of unique exploitation cinema.
- Criticized for its primitive filmmaking and questionable acting.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely niche, with viewers often appreciating its cult status and 'so bad it's good' elements, while others find its execution too amateurish.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Juan Ibáñez, a filmmaker who also worked under the pseudonym 'Jack Meadows' for some of his projects.
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