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The Reptile (1966) was a Horror Film directed by John Gilling and produced by Anthony Nelson Keys.

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The Reptile

By Barry P. on Dec 2, 2023 From Cinematic Catharsis

(1966) Directed by John Gilling; Written by John Elder; Starring: Noel Willman, Ray Barrett, Michael Ripper, Jennifer Daniel, Jacqueline Pearce, John Laurie and Marne Maitland; Available on Blu-ray and DVD. Rating: ***½ First of all, congratulations are in order for my superb co-host, Gill ... Read full article


THE REPTILE On Blu-ray From Shout Factory

By Dan Day, Jr. on Aug 9, 2019 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog

Shout Factory continues its series of Region A Blu-ray Hammer releases with THE REPTILE (1966). THE REPTILE was made by Hammer immediately after THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES. The latter film has the better reputation, but THE REPTILE is a nice little movie in its own right. Directed by John Gilling an... Read full article


The Reptile (1966)

By Beatrice on May 8, 2019 From Flickers in Time

The Reptile Directed by John Gilling Written by Anthony Hinds 1966/UK Hammer Films/Seven Arts Productions First viewing/Netflix rental They Shoot Zombies Don’t They? OK Hammer horror entry is marred by ridiculous creature. In Cornwall, locals are dropping like flies from “heart attacks&#... Read full article


THE REPTILE

By Dan Day Jr. on Oct 24, 2013 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog

This post is part of the Hammer Halloween Blogathon hosted by the Classic Film & TV Cafe. Go to www.classicfilmtvcafe.com to view the complete blogathon schedule. When I decided to take part in this Hammer Halloween Blogathon, the first thing I had to decide was....which film to write about? I... Read full article


THE REPTILE

By Dan Day Jr. on Oct 24, 2013 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog

This post is part of the Hammer Halloween Blogathon hosted by the Classic Film & TV Cafe. Go to www.classicfilmtvcafe.com to view the complete blogathon schedule. When I decided to take part in this Hammer Halloween Blogathon, the first thing I had to decide was....which film to write about? I... Read full article


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Filmed back-to-back with The Plague of the Zombies, reusing many of the same sets, most noticeably the main village set on the backlot at Bray Studios.
Roy Ashton's makeup for the creature included appliances created from a mold taken of real snakeskin.
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