The Reptile
Watch TrailerHarry 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1966 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Horror |
| Director | John Gilling |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (102 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director John Gilling constructs dread through a pervasive sense of paranoia and isolation rather than cheap shocks. He relies on gothic atmosphere and explores themes of hereditary curse, physical corruption, and the fear of the outsider lurking within a community.
Those who tire of modern jump-scares will appreciate this slow-burn tale of village secrets. What lingers after the credits is the chilling idea of a horror passed down through blood. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Gilling
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Best viewed on a dark, quiet night to soak in the film's thick, village-bound atmosphere.
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