Is Sssssss appropriate for children?

**Sssssss** is a 1970s creature-feature with moderate horror elements and some violence that may startle younger children, but contains no inappropriate language or sexual content. The PG rating suggests parental guidance for children under 13—it's best suited for older children or teens who enjoy classic sci-fi horror without being easily frightened by suspenseful scenes.

What age is Sssssss suitable for?

Our verdict for Sssssss is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Sssssss safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1973

Rating

Genre

Horror, Science Fiction

Synopsis

David, a college student, is looking for a job. He is hired by Dr. Stoner as a lab assistant for his research and experiments on snakes. David also begins to fall for Stoner's young daughter, Kristina. However, the good doctor has secretly brewed up a serum that can transform any man into a King Cobra snake-and he plans to use it on David.

Cast

Strother Martin

Dr. Carl Stoner

Dirk Benedict

David Blake

Heather Menzies

Kristina Stoner

Richard B. Shull

Dr. Ken Daniels

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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