King Kobra (1981): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, King Kobra is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Bob Claver, running about 92 minutes. “Klassischer Mystery-Schlangen-Horror mit Christina Applegate” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In der Kleinstadt ereignen sich merkwürdige, zum Teil tödliche Schlangenangriffe. Die ansässige Ärztin zieht den Schlangenexperten Dr. Paul Hendricks zu Rat, jedoch ist die grausam entstellte Leiche bereits verschwunden. Die Eröffnung einer Hunderennbahn steht kurz bevor, der einflussreiche Besitzer versucht die drohende Gefahr herunterzuspielen. Die anliegenden Klapperschlangen werden durch eine große, vom Satan besessene Königskobra gelenkt. Diese greift gezielt Pater Farrow an, der entkommen kann. Letztendlich muss er sich der Kobra stellen...
Who’s in it. King Kobra stars Fritz Weaver as Pater Tom Farrow, Gretchen Corbett as Dr. Maggie Sheridan, Jon Korkes as Dr. Paul Hendricks and Christina Applegate as Kim Perry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, King Kobra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Kobra page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Kobra tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch King Kobra (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Kobra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Kobra worth watching?
- King Kobra holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Kobra?
- King Kobra stars Fritz Weaver, Gretchen Corbett, Jon Korkes, Christina Applegate and Bob Hannah.
- When was King Kobra released?
- King Kobra was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.