Rattled 1996
"The enemy is pure poison."
When an ordinary American family finds their peaceful mountain retreat overrun by a relentless swarm of venomous rattlesnakes, survival instincts take over in Tony Randel's 1996 horror-thriller *Rattled*.
Director: Tony Randel
Cast
William Katt
Paul Donohue
Shanna Reed
Krista Donohue
Michael Galeota
Adam
Monica Lacy
Michelle
Ian Abercrombie
Dr. Remsen
Richard Minchenberg
Dr. Crittenden
Ed Lauter
Murray Hendershot
Clint Howard
Andy Parsons
Zack Eginton
Ricky
Bibi Besch
Gail Hendershot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rattled (1996) about?
*Rattled* follows a family trapped in their remote mountain home when an unnatural swarm of rattlesnakes invades the valley. As the venomous reptiles surround them, the family must outmaneuver and outlast the predators to escape with their lives. The film turns a serene setting into a deadly trap where trust and quick thinking are the only weapons.
Who directed Rattled?
Tony Randel, known for his work in horror and thriller genres, directed *Rattled*.
Who stars in Rattled?
William Katt leads the cast, joined by Shanna Reed, Michael Galeota, Monica Lacy, and Ian Abercrombie.
Is Rattled (1996) worth watching?
As a late-'90s TV horror thriller, *Rattled* delivers a solid blend of suspense and absurd premise, making it a fun if flawed watch for fans of creature features. While not a classic, its tight runtime and B-movie energy keep it engaging.
How long is Rattled?
The film runs for 90 minutes.
About Rattled (1996) — A family's desperate fight against nature's silent killers
When an ordinary American family finds their peaceful mountain retreat overrun by a relentless swarm of venomous rattlesnakes, survival instincts take over in Tony Randel's 1996 horror-thriller *Rattled*. Isolated in their Eden Valley home, the once-cozy household is suddenly transformed into a claustrophobic battleground where every crevice hides danger and every shadow could conceal a deadly strike. The film masterfully blends eerie atmosphere with relentless tension, exploring themes of isolation, fear, and the primal urge to endure against overwhelming odds. With its striking premise and sharp direction, *Rattled (1996)* delivers a gripping, high-stakes nightmare that lingers long after the credits roll.
Starring William Katt as the desperate patriarch and Shanna Reed as the resourceful mother, the cast brings emotional depth to the chaos, grounding the absurd premise in human stakes. Michael Galeota anchors the younger generation with a performance that balances youthful vulnerability and burgeoning courage. As the snakes multiply and the family's sanctuary collapses, the movie escalates into a pulse-pounding race against time, where trust and instinct become the only tools for survival.
