Isle of the Snake People (1971): Cast & Plot
Isle of the Snake People is a 1971 horror film directed by Jack Hill and Juan Ibáñez, starring Boris Karloff as Carl van Molder / Damballah, Rafael Bertrand and Julissa. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Jack Hill and Juan Ibáñez
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Azteca Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Isle of the Snake People About?
The premise of Isle of the Snake People without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Islanders practice voodoo and worship the evil priest Damballah, while corrupt officials ignore the cult. Captain Labesch arrives from the mainland to restore order and enlists plantation owner Carl Van Molder, a parapsychology believer who warns against meddling with ancient rites. Van Molder’s niece Annabelle falls for Lieutenant Andrew Wilhelm.
Isle of the Snake People Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- psychotronic film
- paris france
- police station
- uncle niece relationship
- turn a blind eye
- voodoo priest
- plantation
- tycoon
- parapsychology
- rum
- snake dancer
- ritual
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- abduction
- telekinesis
- psychic
- island
- cult
- voodoo
- snake
- human sacrifice
- lsd
- lieutenant
- captain
- bare chested male
- undead
- psychokinesis
- coffin
- cannibalism
- blowgun
- throat slit
- skull
- little person
- burned body
- zombie
Isle of the Snake People Cast & Characters
Boris Karloff leads the cast as Carl van Molder / Damballah, with Rafael Bertrand as Capt. Pierre Labesch and Julissa as Anabella Vandenberg. Directed by Jack Hill and Juan Ibáñez; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jack Hill
- Co-director Juan Ibáñez
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Boris Karloff as Carl van Molder / Damballah -
Rafael Bertrand as Capt. Pierre Labesch - Julissa as Anabella Vandenberg
- Carlos East as Lt. Andrew Wilhelm
Also Starring in Isle of the Snake People
· 5 more- Yolanda Montes 'Tongolele' Kalea
- Julia Marichal Mary Ann Vandenberg
- Quintín Bulnes Klinsor
- Santanón Dwarf
- Quintin Miller Gomez
More from Jack Hill and Juan Ibáñez
More films directed by Jack Hill and Juan Ibáñez, best-rated first: Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told, Coffy, Foxy Brown and Sorceress.
Isle of the Snake People Plot Summary
What happens in Isle of the Snake People from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a windswept, remote island, Captain Labische arrives determined to crack down on the island’s lawlessness, a mission sharpened by rumors of voodoo rites carried out by the evil priest Damballah. He begins by mapping the lay of the land, focusing his scrutiny on the powerful local tycoon Carl van Molder, whose wealth and influence cast a long shadow over daily life. Van Molder warns Labische not to interfere, setting up a tense clash between official authority and the island’s older, darker forces.
Full summary
The whole story of Isle of the Snake People, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Isle of the Snake People?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which legendary horror actor portrays both the evil priest Damballah and the wealthy tycoon Carl van Molder?
Isle of the Snake People Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Isle of the Living Dead” and “Isla de los muertos”.
- Also known as
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- Isle of the Living Dead
- Isla de los muertos
- Gli adoratori della morte
- Cult of the Dead
- Todeskult
- 死亡至关重要
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Isle of the Snake People FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Isle of the Snake People, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Isle of the Snake People?
Isle of the Snake People runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Isle of the Snake People released?
Isle of the Snake People was released on March 1, 1971.
Who directed Isle of the Snake People?
Isle of the Snake People was directed by Jack Hill and Juan Ibáñez.
More films by Jack Hill Who is in the cast of Isle of the Snake People?
Isle of the Snake People stars Boris Karloff as Carl van Molder / Damballah, Rafael Bertrand as Capt. Pierre Labesch and Julissa as Anabella Vandenberg, among 9 credited actors.
Does Isle of the Snake People have a post-credit scene?
No. Isle of the Snake People has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Isle of the Snake People in?
The original language of Isle of the Snake People is Spanish.
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