Jaws of Satan

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.