The Flying Serpent (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1946, The Flying Serpent is a thriller and horror film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. A demented archaeologist discovers a living, breathing serpent creature known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl and accidentally kills his wife by giving her one of the beast's feathers, causing the creature to track her down and slaughter her. Using this knowledge he exacts revenge upon his enemies by placing one of the feathers on his intended victim and letting the beast loose to wreak havoc.
Who’s in it. The Flying Serpent stars George Zucco as Prof. Andrew Forbes, Hope Kramer as Mary Forbes, Eddie Acuff as Jerry 'Jonesy' Jones and Wheaton Chambers as Louis Havener, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Flying Serpent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Serpent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Serpent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Serpent (1946)?
- In US, The Flying Serpent is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Serpent worth watching?
- The Flying Serpent holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Serpent?
- The Flying Serpent stars George Zucco, Hope Kramer, Eddie Acuff, Wheaton Chambers and Richard Crane.
- When was The Flying Serpent released?
- The Flying Serpent was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.