Top 10 Snake Scenes in Movies
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#10: Swallowed “Anaconda” (1997)
Who in their right mind believes they can outsmart both J. Lo AND Ice Cube? Apparently, Jon Voight. A documentary crew explores the Amazon but bites off more than they can chew by helping Voight’s crazy-eyed snake hunter. After ruining everybody’s rainforest trip, the hunter comes face-to-face with a hungry anaconda who smells an afternoon lunch. First he goes for the neck shot, and a few moments later he literally squeezes the shit out of his enemy while taunting him with a snarky smile. Then, taking his time like a true master of suspense, the snake creeps in and munches away with satisfaction.
#9: Snake Dance of Death “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002)
Neville’s gleeful destruction of the villainous snake Nagini in the final Harry Potter film is incredible, but even that pales in comparison to the Basilisk scene in the second film. The Basilisk is an incredibly powerful and dangerous mystical creature with poisonous fangs and the power to turn victims to stone with a single glance. After the disappearance of Ginny Weasley, Harry confronts the reptilian monster. Things go badly until the well-timed assistance of Fawkes the Phoenix. With the Basilisk blinded, Harry unveils his sword for a battle to the end. A fierce struggle follows, but the young wizard delivers a piercing blow that leads to a snake dance of death.
#8: Water Moccasins “Mud” (2012)
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When Ellis, a boy from a small town in Arkansas, meets a strange man in the woods, he finds himself in the midst of a real life adventure. The man, called “Mud,” is an outlaw, but he becomes a pal to Ellis. But when Ellis believes Mud has just been using him for his own ends, he lashes out at his friend. Running away, Ellis falls into a pit of water moccasins. Although it puts his own life and freedom in jeopardy, Mud doesn’t hesitate to try to save his new buddy, determined to take control.
#7: The Wrath of Kong “King Kong” (1976)
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In this remake of the classic 1933 film, Jessica Lange made her big screen debut alongside the always-bearded Jeff Bridges. Arriving on a mysterious island, a paleontologist and a beautiful actress discover the massive King Kong, and Lange’s character actually becomes pals with the beast. But after a snake threatens her safety, Kong loses his mind and goes completely ape-shit on the predator. While the two humans make their escape, Kong slowly tears the snake apart in one of his final acts of island freedom.
#6: Mile High Creeper “Snakes on a Plane” (2006)
In perhaps the ultimate snake movie, a load of snakes break out of their cage and cause terror on an airplane. Among their first victims are a couple of young horn balls who hope to join the mile high club. Unfortunately, their application is denied when a snake bursts in and ruins the party. Of course, this wasn’t an isolated incident, as there were mother effin snakes all over the mother effin plane. Even a poor fellow who simply wanted to relieve himself suffered through most a vicious attack on his own trouser snake.
#5: The Greed of Jafar “Aladdin” (1992)
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Be careful what names you call the guy holding the magic lamp. As the nemesis of the title character and Grand Vizier to the Sultan, the trouble-making Jafar made a rather impressive transformation in this beloved Disney film. When Aladdin makes a sneaky attempt to swipe the magic lamp, and thereby insulting the pencil-mustached Jafar, the snakey character says “Aw, hell no.” He promptly turns into a monstrous cobra as Jasmine watches on in fear. Like all greedy villains, Jafar seeks even more power, and boy does he get his final wish.
#4: Team Coco “Conan the Barbarian” (1982)
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Once upon a time in the land of Zamora, there was a sexed up snake cult and a Tower of Serpents. Conan the Barbarian arrives on the scene, seeking to avenge his parents’ murders. He and his new pal Subotai burglarize the ancient pad, but not before a rather stupid snake makes an appearance. The serpent pays for his mistake, however, as Team Coco thoroughly terrorizes the beast with numerous arrows to the head and one final chop that ends it all.
#3: Vintage Van Damme “Hard Target” (1993)
When a homeless veteran becomes the target of a human hunt, his daughter enlists the help of a New Orleans drifter who just happens to be a master of the martial arts. Chance Boudreaux is not only capable of surviving in the wilderness but also has a way of calming scared women. And not even the arrival of a slithering snake can frazzle him, as he proceeds to actually punch the unsuspecting guest right in the face. And that’s not all. He proceeds to utilize the snake for a genius booby-trap and introduces his little friend to his enemies.
#2: Meet the Black Mamba “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” (2004)
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Meet Budd, a man that paid dearly for his mistakes. He not only shot the woman known as “The Bride” but also buried her alive AND stole her precious Hanzo sword. But his big mistake is then selling the sword to a former colleague, the untrustworthy California Mountain Snake aka Elle Driver. She shows up with the promised cash, alright – but the payment is accompanied by a deadly black mamba. To make matters worse, Budd gets to hear in advance about the slow, painful death he’s about to experience. Hey, it just proves that nothing good happens when a woman with an eye patch shows up at a trailer park. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. - Into the Pit “True Grit” (2010) - Uninvited Guest “Six Days Seven Nights” (1998) - Surprise! “Mad Max” (1979) - Oscar Clip “Wayne’s World” (1992) - Basket Case “Octopussy” (1983)
#1: Well of Souls (and Snakes) “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981)
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If you’re an archaeologist searching for the Ark of the Covenant, then life is already pretty interesting, especially if you get to destroy the hopes of some Nazis along the way. Unfortunately for Indiana Jones, he also comes face-to-face with his greatest fear after a descent into the creepy Well of Souls. And so, Harrison Ford delivered one of the most memorable lines of all action films. The slimy snakes, the unforgettable star and the perfect direction combine to make this a classic movie scene. Everybody ready to squirm? Do you agree with our list? What’s your favorite snake scene in movies? For more mind-blowing Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
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