The Reptile
- Year: 1966
- Country of origin: UK, USA
- Genre: Horror
- Director: John Gilling
- Length: 91 min
What strange power made her half woman – half snake?
Film Synopsis
The Reptile (1966) follows a small Cornish village terrorized by a mysterious woman who transforms into a venomous reptilian creature under the influence of an ancient curse. As locals investigate, dark secrets about her origins and the curse emerge, placing the entire village in danger. This Hammer horror blends Gothic atmosphere, suspense, and folklore-inspired supernatural terror.
The Reptile Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2019 | Anolis BD-B/DE 2015 | Shock BD-B/AU 2013 | Studio Canal BD-B/UK 2012 | Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 1999 |
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| Audio Commentary by Dr. Steve Haberman, Constantine Nasr and Ted Newsom | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Volker Kronz | |||||
| The Serpent’s Tale: The Making of “The Reptile” [Edited] | |||||
| The Serpent’s Tale: The Making of “The Reptile” | |||||
| Conversation with Dr. Rolf Giesen and Volker Kronz | |||||
| Interview with First Assistant Director William P. Cartlidge | |||||
| “The World of Hammer: Vamp” | |||||
| “The World of Hammer: Wicked Women” | |||||
| Restoration Comparison | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Anolis] - Promotional, German Pressbook | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] - Photos, Marketing | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer with Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) | |||||
| UK Theatrical Trailer | |||||
| US TV Spots with Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Scream Factory’s and Studio Canal’s Blu-ray extra of “The Serpent’s Tale” has removed the interview segments with actress Jacqueline Pearce.
- Anolis’ Blu-ray is also available in two Mediabook editions.
- Shock’s Blu-ray is also available in the “Hammer Horror: The Blu-ray Collection” and “Hammer Horror Redux: The Blu-ray Collection” box sets.
- Anchor Bay’s “The Hammer Collection” DVD is also available as a “Double Feature” with The Lost Continent (1968).
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Collector’s guide
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The Serpent’s Tale: The Making of “The Reptile” (27:43) -
Conversation with Dr. Rolf Giesen and Volker Kronz (32:44) -
Interview with First Assistant Director William P. Cartlidge (21:39) -
“The World of Hammer: Vamp” (TV Episode, 1994, 24:51) -
“The World of Hammer: Wicked Women” (TV Episode, 1994, 24:52) -
Restoration Comparison (2:17)
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Scream Factory BD 2019
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Anolis BD 2015
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Dr. Steve Haberman, Constantine Nasr and Ted Newsom Scream Factory BD |
| The Serpent’s Tale: The Making of “The Reptile” Anolis BD | |
| Conversation with Dr. Rolf Giesen and Volker Kronz Anolis BD | |
| Interview with First Assistant Director William P. Cartlidge Scream Factory BD | |
| “The World of Hammer: Vamp” Anchor Bay DVD | |
| “The World of Hammer: Wicked Women” Scream Factory BD | |
| Restoration Comparison Studio Canal BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Anolis] - Promotional, German Pressbook Anolis BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] - Photos, Marketing Scream Factory BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer with Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) Scream Factory BD | |
| UK Theatrical Trailer Scream Factory BD | |
| US TV Spots with Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) Scream Factory BD |