Serpent Island (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, Serpent Island is an adventure film directed by Tom Gries, running about 63 minutes. “Giant Serpents That Feed On Human Flesh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the trail of a million-dollar gold treasure, an Eastern gal (Mary Munday) hires a California dockside bum (Sonny Tufts) to accompany her to the Caribbean where one of her ancestors reportedly buried the booty. Soon the jungles are echoing with the sound of voodoo drums, the locals are licking their native chops and there are snakes on a plain!Packed with flubs, sockt footage—and Sonny Tufts. If laughter were food, this would be a full-course meal for Worst Films connoisseurs. (Filmed in 16mm Kodachrome on an $18,000 budget!)
Who’s in it. Serpent Island stars Sonny Tufts as Peter Mason, Mary Munday as Ricki André, Tom Monroe as Kirk Ellis and Rosalind Hayes as Ann Christoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Serpent Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Serpent Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serpent Island tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serpent Island (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Serpent Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Serpent Island worth watching?
- Serpent Island holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Serpent Island?
- Serpent Island stars Sonny Tufts, Mary Munday, Tom Monroe, Rosalind Hayes and Don Blackman.
- When was Serpent Island released?
- Serpent Island was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.