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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1

Cobra escape and arrival in Alabama

A large king cobra escapes during transport, killing two railroad workers before slithering into a small Alabama town. The danger it represents is established as the creature moves closer to populated areas. The incident sets the stage for fear and speculation about a supernatural threat.

small town in Alabama
2

Warning from Evelyn Downs

That night, Father Tom Farrow is warned by librarian Evelyn Downs that an ancient enemy has come to claim his soul. The warning hints at a supernatural threat looming over Farrow's fate and the town. The message heightens the sense of dread.

night town library
3

Tree loggers attacked

The next day, two tree loggers are attacked by a rattlesnake, prompting Dr. Maggie Sheridan to call in herpetologist Dr. Paul Hendricks after discovering a body with unusual puncture wounds. The attacks broaden the mystery and show the danger is spreading. Authorities begin linking the incidents as a pattern rather than isolated events.

the next day outskirts of town / forest
4

Maggie encounters Cobra at home; Paul acts

The Cobra observes Maggie as she encounters a rattlesnake in her home, which Paul kills. He stays overnight to comfort her, forming an uneasy alliance as fear spreads through the town.

that night Maggie's home
5

Death of Evelyn; cursed bloodline revealed

Following Evelyn's death, Farrow learns from his uncle, the Monsignore, that his family has a cursed bloodline linked to violent deaths and strange occurrences every third generation. The revelation ties personal fate to a larger, ominous pattern that could affect everyone in the town.

Farrow's residence / Monsignore's location
6

Monsignore warns of Satan as a snake

The Monsignore warns Farrow that if Satan has arrived in the form of a snake, unnatural events will follow. The warning raises the stakes and frames the threat as something beyond a mere animal attack.

Monsignore's location
7

Town under siege; deputy dies; serpent defeated in the past

As snake attacks continue, a deputy dies, and the Monsignore reveals that a family member once defeated a serpent. The revelation links past and present and deepens the mystery surrounding the creature's power.

town
8

Farrow fends off Cobra with a cross; Monsignore dies

The Cobra attacks Farrow, but he fends it off with a cross; the Monsignore dies in the struggle. The personal sacrifice heightens the drama and underscores the stakes for the town and Farrow alike.

before town meeting town
9

Town meeting; dog race plan faces threats

During a town meeting, the mayor dismisses the threats and pushes forward with a dog race, sparking tension. Maggie and Paul decide to investigate further rather than accept the surface reassurance.

daytime town hall
10

Maggie and Paul encounter mugger and Cobra attack

Maggie encounters a mugger, and both escape an attack by the Cobra. The encounter confirms that the threat reaches ordinary residents and heightens urgency for action.

streets of town
11

Paul discovers Cobra's lair; knocked out

Paul uncovers the Cobra's lair and is knocked out during the investigation. The danger escalates as the locals realize the creature's persistence and cunning.

Cobra's lair
12

Dog race canceled; child attacked

The mayor cancels the dog race after a spree of attacks, including a child being attacked. The community's attempt to return to normal is interrupted by the ongoing threat.

after investigation town
13

Maggie captured by the Cobra

Maggie finds Paul but is captured by the Cobra, setting up the climactic confrontation. The fate of the main characters hinges on defeating the serpent.

near the Cobra's lair
14

Farrow sacrifices himself to save Maggie; Cobra defeated

In the caves, Farrow confronts the Cobra, offers himself in Maggie's place. He prays as his cross glows, and the Cobra is engulfed in fire, ending the threat. Farrow, Paul, and Maggie escape alive.

climax caves
15

Aftermath: escape from the caves

The trio escapes the cave alive, returning to the surface to assess the town's recovery and the cost of confronting an ancient evil. They reflect on losses and vow to watch for signs of a similar curse in the future.

cave exit / town vicinity

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