Basilisk: The Serpent King
“An eclipse awakens an ancient monster whose gaze turns flesh into stone.”
Two millennia ago, a Lybian king has a basilisk (snake-shaped dragon), which petrifies people, subjected to the same fate with a golden scepter during a solar eclipse. Both these and several victims are dug up by modern archaeologist Harrison 'Harry' McColl's expedition. Despite a cryptic warning from tribal locals, everything goes to his Colorado university's museum. It's all exhibited during another eclipse, which leads to the monster reviving. Harry and some of his friends must try to petrify the monster again.
A B-movie creature feature that leans into its schlocky premise. Expect rubbery monsters, questionable acting, and a high body count. It’s the kind of fun, gory flick perfect for a laughably terrifying night in.
