"Natural Born Killers" Prop Rattlesnake

Description

A prop rattlesnake from Natural Born Killers, this evocative piece reflects the film’s heavy use of snake imagery as a symbolic and narrative device throughout Oliver Stone’s controversial and visually aggressive crime drama, originally written by Quentin Tarantino. Snakes appear repeatedly in the film as representations of danger, instinct, and the intertwined violence of Mickey and Mallory Knox, making this prop strongly aligned with the movie’s themes and most memorable sequences.

In the film’s pivotal desert sequence, Mickey and Mallory encounter a Navajo man and his grandson, with a rattlesnake playing a central role in both the symbolism and the unfolding story. The snake becomes a metaphor for inherent nature and evil, underscored by the story of the woman and the snake and the repeated refrain, “You knew I was a snake.” This scene marks a rare moment of moral reckoning for the characters and is later followed by an eerie sequence in which numerous rattlesnakes appear on the ground, ultimately turning on Mickey and Mallory.

The prop offered for auction is a brown rubber rattlesnake with faint black striping and subtle gold accents that enhance its lifelike appearance. The head is darker in color and spade-shaped, with an open mouth exposing molded fangs. An inscription on the underside of the snake’s belly reads “VICS MEG © 1985.”

With its strong visual connection to one of the film’s most symbolic motifs, this rattlesnake prop is a compelling display piece for collectors of cult cinema, crime films, and iconic movie props from the 1990s.

Condition

Overall good condition with areas of wear consistent with use and display.

Item Dimensions

1.5" high x 16.5" wide x 7" deep

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