20 Best Snake Movies Every Snake Lover Needs To Watch
Are you a fan of slithering serpents? Do you love all things snake-related? Then you’ll definitely want to check out our list of the best snake movies every snake lover needs to watch! From classic thrillers to modern horror flicks, these movies are sure to satisfy your serpentine cravings. So curl up with a bag of popcorn and get ready to be entertained by the slithering stars of the show.
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
While training for a motocross race on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Sean Jones (Nathan Phillips) witnesses the murder of an important American prosecutor by powerful mafia boss Eddie Kim. FBI agent Neville Flynn (Samuel L. Jackson) protects Sean on the flight to Los Angeles where he must testify against Eddie.
They board a red-eye flight and take over the entire first-class section. However, Eddie sends hundreds of different types of dangerous snakes on the plane with a time-release device that will release the snakes at a specific time in an attempt to crash the plane.
Anaconda (1997)
A hastily assembled film crew sets out into the Amazon in search of a lost tribe. Director Terri Florez (Jennifer Lopez) tries to keep the atmosphere upbeat, but the threatening jungle and lack of civilization’s trappings gradually erode the already fragile morale.
When the group meets the mysterious snake hunter, Sarone (Jon Voight), things start to go downhill at a startling pace. Sarone is chasing the mythical anaconda, which decides not to be in debt and attacks its two-legged opponents with full lethal ferocity!
Venom (1981)
Venom is a British action-adventure film about a group of people who are stranded on a deserted island in the Caribbean after their plane crashes. While on the island, they discover that it is home to a variety of deadly snakes, as well as a mysterious black mamba. The group must find a way to survive the snakes and escape the island before it’s too late. The film stars Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, and Sarah Miles.
Fangs (1974)
A reclusive elderly man with a love for snakes begins to murder his friends and members of his community after they abandon him, using his venomous reptiles as weapons.
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid is a 2004 adventure horror film about a group of scientists who travel to Borneo to search for a rare flower known as the Blood Orchid, which is believed to hold the secret to eternal youth.
While on their expedition, the scientists encounter a group of giant anacondas and must fight for survival against the deadly snakes. The film stars Johnny Messner, KaDee Strickland, and Matthew Marsden.
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011)
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid is a 2011 made-for-television monster movie about two giant reptiles that go head to head in the Florida Everglades. The movie follows the story of a group of environmentalists who accidentally release a group of genetically-altered Burmese pythons into the Everglades, where they begin to grow to enormous sizes and threaten the local alligator population.
The film stars Debbie Gibson and Tiffany as the main characters, who are on opposite sides of the python versus alligator conflict.
Silent Predators (1999)
Silent Predators is a 1999 horror film about a group of people who are stranded on an island in the Caribbean and are attacked by a group of venomous snakes. The film follows the story of a young couple who are on their honeymoon and become stranded on the island after their plane crashes.
They must find a way to survive the snake attacks and escape the island before it’s too late. The film stars Jeff Fahey, Jennifer Grant, and Roy Scheider.
King Cobra (1999)
King Cobra is a 1999 action-adventure film about a group of people who are hired to search for a rare and valuable cobra that is believed to possess magical powers.
The group travels to the Indonesian jungle to find the cobra, but they encounter a number of dangers along the way, including vicious predators and treacherous terrain. The film stars Pat Morita, Erin Gray, and Michael Pare.
Boa vs. Python (2004)
Boa vs. Python is a 2004 made-for-television science fiction horror film about a group of people who must fight for survival against a giant boa constrictor and a python that have been genetically modified to grow to enormous sizes.
The film follows the story of a team of scientists who are sent to investigate a series of strange occurrences in the Everglades, only to find themselves face-to-face with the two giant reptiles. The film stars David Hewlett, Jaime Bergman, and Angus Macfadyen.
Venom (2005)
In a small town in the swampy Louisiana area, a voodoo priestess digs up a coffin on the graveyard. But then she collides with the truck of local outcast Ray, who saves her from her car, dangerously tilted over the swamp. She insists on pulling out the coffin too, and when he tries to do that, the coffin opens and snakes attack him.
After being attacked by the snakes, the deceased Ray is found on the autopsy table where he revives and begins to kill anyone in his path. These are mostly local teenagers. The priestess’ granddaughter Cece tells her friends that the souls of villains that her grandmother had stored in the form of snakes in a box possessed Ray, and that only magic can stop him, however, she is inexperienced in this.
Cece, Eden, Eric, Rachel, and Sean seek refuge in Cece’s grandmother’s house, which is protected by magic, so Ray can’t enter it, but he finds a solution. Among the attacked teenagers, Eden is the most capable of opposing him.
Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008)
Dying mogul Murdoch (John Rhys-Davies) hires a doctor to find fresh Blood Orchids and experiment with the regenerative nectar on small snakes. The hatchling quickly grows to an enormous size overnight and swallows the good doctor whole, then vomits him out into the wild to wreak havoc. Beautiful herpetologist Amanda (Crystal Allen), devoted to destroying the beast she helped create, leads a team of young scientists in a race against Murdoch’s pack of armed thugs.
They try to get to the desired orchids before the snake takes care of both groups. Seemingly unbeatable, the bloodthirsty reptile emerges from explosions and gunfire unscathed, only to regenerate and ravenously attack everything in its path.
Anacondas: Trail of Blood (2009)
Mercenary Hammett (David Hasselhoff) accepts a mission offered by a billionaire and agrees to catch a dangerous snake that could help cure a deadly disease.
After two huge genetically modified snakes escape from the laboratory, a selected fleet of soldiers must find and stop them. But researcher and scientist Amanda (Crystal Allen) realize that there is another greater danger, that one of them will soon hatch a hundred deadly small anacondas.
Rattlers (1976)
Rattlers is a 1976 horror film about a group of people who are terrorized by a swarm of deadly rattlesnakes. The film follows the story of a group of friends who are on a camping trip in the desert and are attacked by snakes.
As they struggle to survive the attacks and find a way to escape, they must also uncover the mystery behind the sudden appearance of the venomous reptiles. The film stars Sam Chew Jr., Elisabeth Chauvet, and Tom Parsons.
Python (2000)
Python is a 2000 science fiction horror film about a group of people who must fight for survival against a giant python that has been genetically engineered to grow to enormous sizes. The film follows the story of a team of scientists who are sent to investigate a series of strange occurrences in the Everglades, only to find themselves face-to-face with the giant python.
As they struggle to survive the python’s attacks and find a way to stop it, they must also confront their own personal demons. The film stars William Zabka, Dana Ashbrook, and Angela Jones.
Vipers (2008)
A group of scientists who want to use snake venom in the fight against various diseases decides to genetically modify snakes. But when the snakes escape from the laboratory, the idyllic island on which the laboratory is located becomes a deadly zone for all inhabitants. A few survivors decide to put an end to the invasion of dangerous venomous snakes.
Snake Island (2002)
Snake Island is a 2002 made-for-television action-adventure film about a group of people who are stranded on an island that is infested with deadly snakes. The film follows the story of a group of friends who are on a sailing trip and become stranded on the island after their boat sinks.
As they struggle to survive the snake attacks and find a way to escape, they must also confront their own personal demons and work together to overcome the challenges they face. The film stars Luke Perry, Joanna Pacula, and Ving Rhames.
Snakehead Terror (2004)
Snakehead Terror is a 2004 made-for-television science fiction horror film about a group of people who must fight for survival against a swarm of genetically-modified snakehead fish. The film follows the story of a group of friends who are on a fishing trip and become stranded on a lake after their boat sinks.
As they struggle to survive the attacks of the deadly fish and find a way to escape, they must also uncover the mystery behind the sudden appearance of the mutant creatures. The film stars William B. Davis, Cindy Sampson, and Chuck Campbell.
Snakes on a Train (2006)
Snakes on a Train is a 2006 made-for-television horror film about a group of people who are terrorized by a swarm of deadly snakes on a train. The film follows the story of a group of passengers who are on a train journey and become stranded on the train after it breaks down in the desert.
As they struggle to survive the snake attacks and find a way to escape, they must also confront their own personal demons and work together to overcome the challenges they face. The film stars A.J. Buckley, Dave Sheridan, and Sonny Chiba.
Venomous (2001)
A group of mutant snakes has survived a terrorist attack on a government laboratory and is now posing a threat to the town of Santa Mira Springs, California. Seismic activity has caused the snakes to come to the surface, where they are biting and infecting the town’s residents.
Those who are bitten by the snakes can transmit the virus to others. In response to the crisis, the military has placed the town under quarantine and is primarily focused on keeping the virus a secret. Meanwhile, local doctors are working to contain the epidemic.
Hisss (2010)
HISSS is a modern interpretation of the ancient legend of the ichhadahari nagin (snake woman). The story follows an ambitious American who is intrigued by the myth of the nagin and travels to India to uncover the truth. While there, he captures the nagin’s mate in search of the mythical nagmani, a gem that is believed to be embedded in its hood and possess magical powers.
In response to the capture of her mate, the nagin transforms into a beautiful woman and follows the American back to the modern world. She is determined to reunite with her lover and seeks revenge on those who have wronged her and her mate.
