Jaws of Satan (1981)

Film Overview
"Jaws of Satan" is a horror movie directed by Bob Claver in 1981. The movie links components of scary, curse, and Satanism, framed within a town's mystifying happenings. It's a riveting tale focusing on a King Cobra that is apparently had by the devil himself, wreaking havoc on the unsuspecting homeowners of the town.

Plotline
The film starts with odd phenomena involving a King Cobra onboard a train bring a crowd of exotic animals. The wicked snake amazingly gets away, eliminating all the other animals. The motion picture insinuates that the cobra is not a common snake due to the fact that it has the power of Satan. The snake's devilish power scares the regional population, leading to a series of scary and unexpected deaths.

Characters and Roles
Following the snake's escape, the protagonist begin to emerge. The main lead character is Father Tom Farrow, a priest who discovers himself involved in this scary saga. Farrow, played by Fritz Weaver, is destined to face this devilish cobra as a direct descendant of an Irish Saint who got rid of satanic snakes from Ireland.

Mountaincrest, the little Alabama town, is managed by the wealthy character Matt Perry who plans to change it into a big city, much against the will of the local homeowners. Christina Applegate debuts in this film as Kim Perry, Matt's young daughter.

Climax
The movie's climax sees the and serene preacher transforming into a warrior. Dad Farrow, fated to combat Satan in the snake's kind, arms himself with faith and a Celtic cross to meet his foretold destiny. The final face-off is an impressive fight of good versus evil and faith versus worry.

Horror Elements
The movie utilizes special aspects in order to create a truly gripping and unnerving experience for the audience. The fatal cobra's quiet threat is paired with chilling music that enhances the sense of fear. The series of the snake alarming the regional residents are filled with tension. The fear is not just based upon the lethal nature of the snake but likewise the wicked forces it is thought to bring.

Reception
"Jaws of Satan" did not rating high on the score charts, however it holds a specific beauty for fans of B-rated, creature-feature scary films. Its mix of scary, suspense, religious beliefs, and a devil-possessed snake proved to be an unusual mix.

Conclusion
"Jaws of Satan" is a peculiar mix of the occult and creature-feature horror. It may not have been a smash hit, however it has certainly ingrained itself in the memory of its viewers. With a special blend of horror and religious components topped with solid efficiencies, especially Fritz Weaver as Father Farrow, it is a cult classic in its genre. An 80's offering that attempted to combine elements of fear, faith, and a darkly supernatural embodiment of evil - a King Cobra - to produce an incredibly unique horror film.

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