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Did They Kill a Real Snake on Friday the 13th?

Revealing the truth behind the snake killing scene from the movie, Friday the 13th.
October 15, 2023Updated:November 4, 2023
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Behind the clicks and shutters of cameras and flashlights, there are so many mysterious things. Most of the time, questions regarding the use of animals in filmmaking spark debates and discussion. 

Fans often find some back story of a movie that heightened their shock and became a controversy. 

One such controversy revolves around the iconic film “Friday the 13th.” The movie of the 1980s with nostalgic horror vibes still creates a ruscus for the presence of snakes in the picture. In this exploration, we will find the answer to an unsettling question: Did they kill a real snake in the movie Friday the 13th?

Recently on TikTok, people were debating whether the snake-killing scene in the movie, Friday the 13th, was real or not. The snake killing scene in the 1980 movie was indeed real. The actors did kill a harmless bull snake without informing the snake’s handler, who was disappointed to know the aftermath of the scene. At the time, there were no strict animal protection laws or supervision from organizations, hence no one was charged for animal killing. 

Did They Kill a Real Snake in the Movie Friday the 13th? 

Friday the 13th (1980)🎬🔪 pic.twitter.com/mwodO2L1Qm

— 🔪🔪Jeanne Loves Horror🔪🔪 (@1carolinagirl) October 13, 2023

The horror genre has always been known for pushing boundaries and testing the limits of our fears. The spine-chilling experience, while intriguing suspense, keeps the viewers on their toes to watch the whole drama on the screen. One such iconic movie of the golden age was “Friday the 13th.”

Released in 1980 and directed by Sean S. Cunningham, this film is known for its suspenseful storytelling and shocking kills. The movies of that era used to have a touch of reality in one way or another. For example, The Birds was based on a real-life incident, while this movie had a live snake-killing scene. 

friday the 13th, 1980pic.twitter.com/kHcAOAUk0P

— thomas (@ihalpertz) October 13, 2023

Shocked? Then, let’s go back to the scene where it happened. 

The scene rather occurs during an intimate moment between the characters, Jack and Marcie. Both snuck away to a small cabin at Camp Crystal Lake, completely unknown of what destiny has for them in the future. Soon, the camp reveals the setting for a series of gruesome murders.

That feeling when you start a movie you've seen a million times and love so damn much. This scene gives me the warm and fuzzies everytime 🏕️🩸🥹

Friday the 13th (1980) pic.twitter.com/tK3TaItwoF

— Dammit Marianne 🎃🔪🩸 (@ScreamQueen514) October 13, 2023

While the couple is lying in bed together, a snake suddenly appears in the room, slithering across the floor. As soon as Jack sees the snake, in the fit of shock, he grabs a machete and proceeds to kill the snake brutally. Ultimately, with the brutal attack, the snake dies while Jack pins it to the bed. 

TIL that in Friday the 13th (1980) an actual snake was killed in the scene where one is found in one of the camper's cabins. The snake's handler, who was unaware of the snake's fate, was incredibly upset and had to be held back by crew members after it happened. (cross post … pic.twitter.com/nfQLetMgq7

— Celebrity Detective (@celeb_detective) December 21, 2021

Because it's halloween a horror movie fact.

In Friday the 13th (1980) they killed a snake on-camera. (Confirmed by actors present in the scene.)
App. the owner didn't know his pet was going to be killed and was crying when they killed it.

I'm still sad when I think about it. 🙁

— Koen (@Koen04013015) October 31, 2021

The killing was depicted graphically and disturbingly with the intention to send shock and chills to the audience, which happened. Now, here is the twist, the snake was real, and so was the killing scene. It was not created by any kind of graphic effect. The harmless bull snake was killed by the actors while filming live without informing the snake’s handler

In this scene from Friday the 13th (1980), the live snake was actually killed on screen. The snake’s handler was not told beforehand.#Movies #MovieDetails pic.twitter.com/qxn2MKCXzz

— KSP Movies (@KSPMovies) February 1, 2023

TW: Animal violence.

Watched Friday the 13th (original, 1980). The scene with the snake: as it happened I said “that’s a real snake!!” Turns out they brought in a snake handler for the scene, and then without telling him, killed his pet snake. He cried.

Hollywood is effed up.

— Lauren H. Logan, PhD (@LHLogan1) January 14, 2023

According to reports, the killing scene wasn’t even a part of the original script but was later added by Tom Savini. However, in later events, Sivani denied his participation in the killing while tweeting that he wasn’t even at the set that day. 

This scene indeed gave chills but in a negative way. It created a controversial state for the production team. But in the end, no one was evicted or charged for the brutal killing of an unharmed animal. Back in the day, there were no harsh laws that were made to protect animals, which is why it is still a controversial topic.

Fans are a bit sad and disappointed about hearing this side of the movie. In the month of Halloween, many were expecting to watch the movie, but it seems like it will be a different story now. 

#nw: friday the 13th (1980) pic.twitter.com/2Chdpl9VQx

— vitor skywalker (@esposodadaya) October 13, 2023

friday the 13th (1980) pic.twitter.com/MUewypZlsL

— carol (@avengerdanvers) October 13, 2023

8) Friday The 13th (1980)

⭐⭐⭐

While very restricted by it's lack of budget and back-then technology. This movie is still a lot of fun to watch. Loss of a ⭐ though for killing that snake in such an unnecessary scene. Not cool. pic.twitter.com/Y5dvEA5C5N

— Tom 🕰️⚔️ (@TomMCJL) January 29, 2022

Friday the 13th 1980 had some serious issues (the failed whodunnit, the poor snake, and the padding with them literally playing monopoly for several scenes), but it had its good bits, especially in the uncut version.
Part 2 was a great sequel that surpassed it, though.

— Jake Cool (@DoctorJoeCool) May 9, 2023

What do you think should be done in such cases? Share your opinions in the comment section. 

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