The Reptile
“Half woman - half snake!”
Harry and Valerie Spalding arrive in the remote Cornish village to an unwelcoming and suspicious population. Harry's brother dies suddenly, bitten by a lethal reptilian bite. They befriend a young woman Anna whose tyrannical father controls her life and, as they discover that others in the village have suffered a similar fate, their investigations lead to Anna. What they uncover is a victim of the most terrifying legacy... a destiny of mutilation and murder.
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About The Reptile
The Reptile is a 1966 English-language horror film directed by John Gilling. The cast is led by Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Ray Barrett. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
The Reptile was produced by Hammer Film Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 6, 1966, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- John Gilling
- Writers
- Anthony Hinds
- Release date
- March 6, 1966
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Hammer Film Productions
The Reptile cast & crew
The Reptile was directed by John Gilling and written by Anthony Hinds.
The cast features Noel Willman as Dr. Franklyn, Jennifer Daniel as Valerie Spalding, Ray Barrett as Harry George Spalding, Jacqueline Pearce as Anna Franklyn, Michael Ripper as Tom Bailey, and John Laurie as Mad Peter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don Banks, cinematography is by Arthur Grant, and it was produced by Anthony Nelson Keys.
Is The Reptile worth watching?
The Reptile holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Reptile is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Reptile
Noel Willman
Dr. Franklyn
Jennifer Daniel
Valerie Spalding
Ray Barrett
Harry George Spalding
Jacqueline Pearce
Anna Franklyn
Michael Ripper
Tom Bailey
John Laurie
Mad Peter
Marne Maitland
The Malay
David Baron
Charles Edward Spalding
Charles Lloyd Pack
The Vicar
Harold Goldblatt
The Solicitor
George Woodbridge
Old Garnsey
Ernie Rice
Pub Patron (uncredited)
The Reptile — FAQs
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▸What language is The Reptile in?
The Reptile is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Reptile?
The Reptile runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Reptile rated?
The Reptile is rated 15. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
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