THE VAULT

Q: The Winged Serpent (1982) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6/100

Its name is Quetzalcoatl. Just call it Q. That's all you'll have time to say before it tears you apart!

The Premise

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

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Creature Feature, Urban Fantasy, Q: The Winged Serpent taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of new york city, monster, legend continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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