The Reptile (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1966, The Reptile is a horror film directed by John Gilling, running about 90 minutes. “Half woman - half snake!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry 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.
Who’s in it. The Reptile stars Noel Willman as Dr. Franklyn, Jennifer Daniel as Valerie Spalding, Ray Barrett as Harry George Spalding and Jacqueline Pearce as Anna Franklyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Reptile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reptile page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reptile tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reptile (1966)?
- In GB, The Reptile is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reptile worth watching?
- The Reptile holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reptile?
- The Reptile stars Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Ray Barrett, Jacqueline Pearce and Michael Ripper.
- When was The Reptile released?
- The Reptile was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.