Rattled

RATTLED has a built-in advantage over many horror flicks since most moviegoers cringe at the very mention of the word "snake." Even if this film slithers down the most obvious of fright trails, there are plenty of indisputable screams in store to drown out the sound of rattling cliches.

As a relatively new hubby and stepfather, environmentally sensitive construction consultant Paul Donahue (William Katt) tries to care for his ready-made family while protecting their neighborhood from damage from site blasting. At a time when his biggest concern is placating his resentful stepson, Adam (Michael Galeota), Paul doesn't realize that his employer's demolition charg...