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Still from Q: The Winged Serpent — Q: The Winged Serpent (1982) — Larry CohenPhotographed by Fred Murphy

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Larry Cohen

Q: The Winged Serpent

English / 1982 / 1h 33m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Mystery Horror

Letterboxd: 3.11/5·25.5K ratings·7.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A fleeing gangland flunky discovers the New York nest of Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl, the man-eating flying serpent.

Included in
October 2022
Position 67
Included in
’80s Horror
Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorLarry Cohen

WriterLarry Cohen

CinematographerFred Murphy

ComposerRobert O. Ragland

EditorArmond Lebowitz

ProducerLarry Cohen

Cast

Michael Moriartyas Jimmy Quinn

Candy Clarkas Joan

David Carradineas Shepard

Richard Roundtreeas Powell

James Dixonas Lt. Murray

Malachy McCourtas Commissioner

Fred J. Scollayas Capt. Fletcher

Peter Hockas Det. Clifford

Ron Ceyas Det. Hoberman

Mary Louise Welleras Mrs. Pauley

Bruce Carradineas The Victim

John Capodiceas Doyle

Tony Pageas Webb

Larkin Fordas Curator

Larry Pineas The Professor

Eddie Jonesas The Watchman

Shelly Desaias Kahsa

Lee Louisas Officer Banyon

Fred Morsellas First Robber

Ed Kovensas Second Robber

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