Review of The Flying Serpent (1946) by Dr. J — 11 Jul 2010
Poverty Row film by PRC reworks their DEVIL BAT film using the Quetzalcoatl myth and replaces Bela Lugosi with George Zucco. Rather bland adaptation lacks the Lugosi charm and wry script of The Devil Bat, but Zucco is interesting as always and the creature effects capture attention.
In poorly lit scenes, it looks as if a monitor lizard was outfitted with appliances and this creates creepy live-action movements. The scenes involving the Flying Serpent's flight are surprising as well.
Hope Kramer has an different sort of beauty, but the going is rather rough for a 58 minute film. For Zucco and Poverty Row fans only.
This review of The Flying Serpent (1946) was written by Dr. J on 11 Jul 2010.
The Flying Serpent has generally received negative reviews.
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