Jaws of Satan

Jaws of Satan

Year: 1982

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Bob Claver

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Something you wouldn’t dare to believe is alive! A preacher whose ancestors were Druids battles Satan, who has taken the form of a huge snake.

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Timeline & Setting – Jaws of Satan (1982)

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Alabama

Set in a small town in Alabama, the community is tightly knit and wary of unusual threats. The landscape includes forests, a river, and nearby caves that become the Cobra's hunting ground. The town's church, police, and local institutions are strained as fear, superstition, and investigation collide.

🏘️ Small town 🗺️ Southern United States

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Main Characters – Jaws of Satan (1982)

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The Monsignore (Norman Lloyd)

Elderly religious figure and guardian of a cursed lineage; he warns Farrow of the malevolent threat and ultimately dies in the confrontation with the Cobra, serving as a catalyst for the final sacrifice.

🙏 Religion 🧬 Family lineage ⚔️ Fate

Pater Tom Farrow (Fritz Weaver)

Town priest who inherits a prophesied curse tied to his bloodline; he coordinates with others to confront the Cobra and sacrifices himself to save Maggie.

🙏 Faith 🐍 Snake threat 🛡️ Sacrifice

Dr. Maggie Sheridan (Gretchen Corbett)

Local physician who teams with Paul Hendricks to investigate the cobra menace; resourceful and brave, she faces danger and helps mobilize the town.

🧬 Science 🐍 Herpetology 🛡️ Protector

Dr. Paul Hendricks (Jon Korkes)

Herpetologist who traces the Cobra's lair, assists Maggie, and fights to uncover the supernatural threat; he is knocked out but survives with the group's help.

🔬 Science 🐍 Cobra hunter 🧭 Investigation

Evelyn Downs (Diana Douglas)

Town librarian who senses the arrival of an ancient evil and warns Farrow; she is killed as the threat escalates.

📚 Knowledge 🧭 Omens 💀 Tragedy

Mayor Grady Thorpe (Jack Gordon)

Skeptical town mayor who initially dismisses the threat and pushes to continue with a local dog race, illustrating complacent leadership.

🏛️ Politics 🐶 Dog racing ⚖️ Skepticism

Sheriff George Tatum (John McCurry)

Local law enforcement officer tasked with maintaining order as the Cobra threat grows; he navigates fear and duty.

🚓 Law enforcement 🧭 Order 🐍 Danger

Elizabeth Perry (Nancy Priddy)

Mother figure in the Perry family; part of the town's social fabric as danger escalates around her kin.

👪 Family 🏘️ Community 🧭 Tension

Kim Perry (Christina Applegate)

Kim, a child in the Perry family, becomes among those threatened by the Cobra, driving Maggie and Paul's protective actions.

🧒 Children 🐍 Danger 🛡️ Protection

Matt Perry (Bob Hannah)

Parent in the Perry family; part of the town's everyday life as danger looms.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family 🏡 Community

Dr. Owen (Mark Richards)

Other physician in town; part of medical response to cobra-related injuries.

🩺 Medicine 🧭 Community

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Major Themes – Jaws of Satan (1982)

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🕯️ Faith vs Evil

The story frames evil as a tangible force that faith and ritual must confront. A priestly family lineage and a glowing cross anchor the town's response to the Cobra threat. The conflict is less about science and more about spiritual warfare and sacrifice.

🧬 Legacy

A curse plagues Farrow's family every third generation, suggesting an inescapable pattern of violence. The Monsignore and Pater Tom Farrow embody the burden of bloodline destiny. The narrative relies on the idea that breaking ancestral cycles requires courage and self-sacrifice.

🏛️ Civic Denial

The mayor's refusal to acknowledge danger delays critical actions and endangers townspeople. The clash between skepticism in official leadership and urgent, on-the-ground investigation drives the plot. Fear and denial give way to action as the community is forced to confront the threat.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:46

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