Python

An experimental military plane crashes on the edge of a quiet American town releasing a dangerous cargo that should have stayed in a lab. A sixty-foot python, genetically engineered and ravenous, slides into the streets and begins stalking the locals. The town is thrown into chaos as the creature hunts through homes, alleys and the local strip forcing residents to improvise in a fight for survival. John Cooper, a steady local, teams with a handful of survivors and a visiting scientist to track down the monster before it can devastate more lives. The story builds tension through swift chases, close calls and a growing sense that nature has an appetite humans cannot control.

Directed by Richard Clabaugh, Python is an original screen story rather than a direct adaptation. It features Frayne Rosanoff as John Cooper with Robert Englund, Casper Van Dien, William Zabka and Dana Barron in supporting roles as the siege unfolds.

Critics offered mixed reactions, praising the film for its earnest B movie vibe while noting budget limitations and uneven pacing. The movie probes ideas about genetic manipulation and human hubris, pairing science gone awry with straightforward creature mayhem. It delivers accessible thrills without pretending to be prestige cinema.

Although not a mainstream hit, Python has a modest cult following among fans of early 2000s creature features. The cast, featuring recognizable genre names, together with practical effects and a blend of horror and light comedy, keeps it memorable for viewers who enjoy campy thrills.