Sssssss (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1973, Sssssss is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, running about 99 minutes. “Terror is ready to strike!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David, a college student, is looking for a job. He is hired by Dr. Stoner as a lab assistant for his research and experiments on snakes. David also begins to fall for Stoner's young daughter, Kristina. However, the good doctor has secretly brewed up a serum that can transform any man into a King Cobra snake-and he plans to use it on David.
Who’s in it. Sssssss stars Strother Martin as Dr. Carl Stoner, Dirk Benedict as David Blake, Heather Menzies as Kristina Stoner and Richard B. Shull as Dr. Ken Daniels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Sssssss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sssssss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sssssss tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sssssss (1973)?
- In US, Sssssss is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sssssss worth watching?
- Sssssss holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sssssss?
- Sssssss stars Strother Martin, Dirk Benedict, Heather Menzies, Richard B. Shull and Tim O'Connor.
- When was Sssssss released?
- Sssssss was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.