Rattlers (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1976, Rattlers is a horror film directed by John McCauley, running about 82 minutes. “What a horrible way to die! They're waiting to slither you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A herpetologist investigating a series of fatal rattlesnake attacks discovers that the creatures have been infected by a mysterious nerve gas disposed of in the desert by the military.
Who’s in it. Rattlers stars Sam Chew Jr. as Dr. Tom Parkinson, Elisabeth Chauvet as Ann Bradley, Dan Priest as Colonel Stroud and Ronald Gold as Captain Delaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Rattlers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and 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 Rattlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rattlers tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rattlers (1976)?
- In US, Rattlers is available to stream on FlixFling, and 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 Rattlers worth watching?
- Rattlers holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rattlers?
- Rattlers stars Sam Chew Jr., Elisabeth Chauvet, Dan Priest, Ronald Gold and Al Dunlap.