Cursed by a priest (Edward Platt, 'Chief' from 'Get Smart') after sneaking into a secret snake-cult ceremony, six GIs begin to mysteriously die. The story is a by-the-numbers horror-thriller and is very similar to the superior and much more moody 'The Cat People' (1942). The GIs, who include future TV stars David Jansen and Jack Kelly are fine in undemanding roles but Faith Domergue, while pretty enough, lacks the exotic allure that made Simone Simon's character so compelling in 'The Cat People'. The scenes at the cult meeting of female contortionist 'dressed' as a snake are the best part.
Review of Cult of the Cobra
