Komodo vs. Cobra

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Komodo vs. Cobra (also known as KVC) is a 2005 American television monster film directed by Jim Wynorski. It serves as a sequel to Curse of the Komodo and stars Michelle Borth, Jerri Manthey, Glori-Anne Gilbert, Ryan McTavish, Ted Monte, Chris Neville, and Michael Paré.

Plot
A team of environmentalists—an reporter, her cameraman, and a famous girlfriend—and a boat captain sail to a military island suspected of illicit activity. They find the island deserted and eventually meet Dr. Susan Richardson, who explains that a project to grow edible plants into giant sizes was never controlled. The military seized the lab and tested the plant-growth serum on animals, turning Komodo dragons and cobras into enormous, ravenous creatures. The huge reptiles begin preying on people as the group tries to reach safety.

As the monsters roam, the military sends troops who are slaughtered by the beasts. The survivors reach the lab and learn more about the experiment and the danger of animal DNA creating giant versions of their kind. They attempt to escape to a helicopter on a mountain, pursued by the giants. A former Air Force pilot helps them flee by helicopter, but not before Cobra and Komodo are released to attack. The island is bombed, killing the two monsters, while the remaining survivors escape.

In a post-script, Dr. Michaels, a scientist who survived the events, awakens with reptilian traits and begins transforming into a Komodo dragon, hinting at a new threat.

Release and reception
Komodo vs. Cobra premiered on August 19, 2005, on television and was released on DVD on July 25, 2006 by Lionsgate. The film received negative reviews.

Production notes
The film was directed and written by Jim Wynorski (credited as Jay Andrews) and produced by CineTel Films. It runs 94 minutes and was filmed in the United States. The cast includes Michelle Borth, Jerri Manthey, Glori-Anne Gilbert, Ryan McTavish, Ted Monte, Chris Neville, and Michael Paré.