Hot Snake (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1978, Hot Snake is an action, horror and western film directed by Fernando Durán Rojas, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychopath named Jenkins is wanted by the law. There is a $5,000 reward for his capture but Jenkins has the supernatural help of a witch named Ramona, which gives it the power to see the future.
Who’s in it. Hot Snake stars Eric del Castillo as Emiliano, Christa Linder as Eva, Carlos East as Jenkins and Ricardo Noriega as Erick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hot Snake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Snake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Snake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Snake (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Snake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Snake worth watching?
- Hot Snake holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Snake?
- Hot Snake stars Eric del Castillo, Christa Linder, Carlos East, Ricardo Noriega and Noé Murayama.
- When was Hot Snake released?
- Hot Snake was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.