The Killer Snakes (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, The Killer Snakes is a drama and horror film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man who has been beaten, abused, humiliated and laughed at all his life finds that he has an unusual empathy with snakes. He can talk to them and they understand him, and eventually he finds that he can get them to do his bidding. He decides to use his newfound friends to take his revenge on everyone who ever did him wrong.
Who’s in it. The Killer Snakes stars Kam Kwok-Leung as Chi Hung, Maggie Li Lin-Lin as Xiao Chuan, Richard Chan Chun as Hu Bao Chun and Helen Ko Ti-Hua as Zhang Jinyan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Killer Snakes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killer Snakes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killer Snakes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killer Snakes (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Killer Snakes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Killer Snakes worth watching?
- The Killer Snakes holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Killer Snakes?
- The Killer Snakes stars Kam Kwok-Leung, Maggie Li Lin-Lin, Richard Chan Chun, Helen Ko Ti-Hua and Chow Gat.
- When was The Killer Snakes released?
- The Killer Snakes was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.