Black Cobra (1976) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Eva seeks luxury and intimacy in Hong Kong, but Jules's jealousy turns her romantic entanglements into a deadly struggle with snakes and fear.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Performance Draws the Brothers

Eva meets Jules while travelling to Hong Kong and invites him to her nightclub performance. The snake dance captivates Jules and his older brother Judas, who begins pursuing her.

Key Events

• Eva Meets Jules at Sea — During the journey to Hong Kong, Eva meets businessman Jules and they get along. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael Location: Travel to Hong Kong
• Invitation to the Nightclub — Eva invites Jules to her performance, and Jules invites his older brother Judas. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael, Judas Carmichael Location: Hong Kong nightclub
• Snake Dance Captivates Brothers — Eva dances topless with a snake, captivating both Carmichael brothers. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael, Judas Carmichael, Dancer Location: Hong Kong nightclub
• Judas Seeks Eva's Number — Judas uses his influence to obtain Eva's number and arrange a lunch. Characters: Eva, Judas Carmichael Location: Hong Kong
• A Lavish Offer — Judas offers Eva a home and money without expecting sex; she leaves, unsettled. Characters: Eva, Judas Carmichael Location: Judas's home

The Price of a Luxurious Home

Judas offers Eva a life of luxury without demanding sex, but his proposal initially unsettles her. She later changes her mind and moves in with the brothers.

Key Events

• A Lavish Offer — Judas offers Eva a home and money without expecting sex; she leaves, unsettled. Characters: Eva, Judas Carmichael Location: Judas's home
• Eva Chooses Luxury — Eva changes her mind and moves in with the wealthy brothers. Characters: Eva, Judas Carmichael, Jules Carmichael Location: The brothers' home
• High Society Party — At a party, Eva meets Judas's high-society friends, including Candy. Characters: Eva, Judas Carmichael, Jules Carmichael, Candy Location: The brothers' home
• Candy Proposes a Threesome — Candy and her boyfriend offer Eva a threesome; jealous Jules interrupts before it begins. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael, Candy Location: The brothers' home

Jealousy Stalks Eva's Lovers

At a party, Eva attracts Candy's attention, and Jules interrupts their proposed encounter. Eva begins secretly dating Gerri, while Jules's jealousy leads him to stage an attack on Candy with a black mamba.

Key Events

• Eva and Gerri Begin Dating — Eva meets Gerri, Jules's friend, and the two women begin a secret relationship. Characters: Eva, Gerri Location: Hong Kong
• Outings Across Hong Kong — Eva takes Gerri to Hong Kong sites, including a lesbian club. Characters: Eva, Gerri Location: Hong Kong landmarks
• Candy Is Bitten — Eva finds Candy injured by a black mamba from Judas's collection; Jules secretly staged the attack. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael, Candy Location: The brothers' home
• Judas Leaves the City — Judas announces that business requires him to leave the city. Characters: Judas Carmichael, Eva Location: Hong Kong
• Jules Pretends to Leave — Jules pretends he is also leaving Hong Kong. Characters: Jules Carmichael, Eva Location: Hong Kong

Gerri's Fatal Night

Jules pretends to leave Hong Kong, giving Eva the chance to invite Gerri to Judas's home. He secretly watches them and places a black mamba in their bedroom; Gerri dies, while Eva survives.

Key Events

• Jules Pretends to Leave — Jules pretends he is also leaving Hong Kong. Characters: Jules Carmichael, Eva Location: Hong Kong
• Eva Invites Gerri Home — Believing the brothers away, Eva invites Gerri to Judas's home. Characters: Eva, Gerri Location: Judas's home
• Jules Watches the House — Jules secretly watches Eva and Gerri together inside the house. Characters: Jules Carmichael, Eva, Gerri Location: Outside Judas's home
• Mamba Enters the Bedroom — After the women fall asleep, Jules places a black mamba in their bedroom. Characters: Jules Carmichael, Eva, Gerri Location: Bedroom at Judas's home
• Gerri Dies from the Bite — Eva remains calm around the snake, but Gerri is bitten and dies. Characters: Eva, Gerri Location: Bedroom at Judas's home

The Island and the Final Dance

Eva realizes Jules has been attacking her lovers and pretends to love him so she can accompany him to his birth island. She arranges for locals to dispatch him with a serpent, but later fear overtakes her during her dance with the black mamba, which kills her.

Key Events

• Eva Identifies Jules — Eva realizes Jules is attacking the women who attract her. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael Location: Hong Kong
• Eva Accepts the Island Trip — Eva pretends to love Jules and accepts his invitation to his birth island. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael Location: Hong Kong
• A Serpent Turns on Jules — Eva enlists two locals to dispatch Jules with another serpent. Characters: Eva, Jules Carmichael Location: Jules's birth island
• Judas Loses Interest — Judas loses interest in Eva after learning what has transpired. Characters: Eva, Judas Carmichael Location: Jules's birth island
• Eva Dances with the Mamba — Eva takes the black mamba from its cage and dances with it, believing it kills only when it senses fear. Characters: Eva Location: Jules's birth island
• Fear Proves Fatal — Remembering Gerri's death and the violence, Eva becomes afraid, and the mamba kills her. Characters: Eva Location: Jules's birth island

Story Breakdown

• Arrival in Hong Kong — Eva meets Jules during the journey and draws the Carmichael brothers into her life through her performance.
  • Meeting Jules — Eva and Jules get along while travelling to Hong Kong.
  • Snake Dance — Eva's nightclub performance captivates Jules and Judas.
• Judas's Offer — Judas pursues Eva and offers her a wealthy home life, which she accepts after reconsidering.
  • Lunch and Proposal — Judas shows Eva his home and snake collection and offers her support without sexual expectations.
  • Choosing Luxury — Eva changes her mind and moves in with the brothers.
• Party and Jealousy — Eva's interactions with other women stir Jules's jealousy and foreshadow his use of snakes.
  • Candy's Invitation — Candy and her boyfriend propose a threesome, but Jules interrupts.
  • Candy's Attack — Jules secretly stages a black mamba attack that injures Candy.
• Eva and Gerri — Eva begins a secret romance with Gerri and shares Hong Kong outings with her.
  • Secret Relationship — Eva and Gerri start dating privately.
  • Hong Kong Outings — Eva introduces Gerri to local sites, including a lesbian club.
• The Bedroom Attack — Jules watches the couple and uses a black mamba in an attempt to eliminate another rival for Eva.
  • Jules Watches — Jules secretly observes Eva and Gerri at Judas's home.
  • Gerri's Death — A black mamba bites Gerri after Jules puts it in their bedroom; Eva survives by staying calm.
• Eva's Island Plan — After identifying Jules as the source of the attacks, Eva pretends affection and accompanies him to his birth island.
  • Feigning Love — Eva accepts Jules's invitation while concealing that she knows what he has done.
  • Serpent Against Jules — Eva enlists two locals to dispatch Jules with another serpent.
• The Final Dance — Eva's confidence around snakes fails when memories of Gerri and the violence overwhelm her.
  • Judas Withdraws — Judas loses interest in Eva after learning what has happened.
  • Fear and Death — Eva dances with the black mamba, becomes afraid, and is killed by it.

Key Cast

• Laura Gemser — Eva
• Jack Palance — Judas Carmichael
• Gabriele Tinti — Jules Carmichael
• Michele Starck — Gerri
• Ziggy Zanger — Candy