Vengeful spouses are not a new element of true crime documentaries — but snakes are. HBO’s upcoming documentary “Alabama Snake” takes a look at one of Appalachia’s strangest crimes to date. The recently released trailer is ready to inform the rest of the world of what happened.
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Minister Glenn Summerford was described by those who knew him as an angry and jealous husband. Summerford was one of the rare Pentecostal ministers who practiced the old tradition of worshipping God with poisonous snakes during his church services. So, he attempted to use one of those snakes to murder his wife.
“Alabama Snake” goes into the case that shook the small Alabama town, along with the Pentecostal beliefs that made this crime possible. The documentary features a local historian to inform the audience of the old Pentecostal belief, as he attempts to piece together Summerford’s tale.
“Alabama Snake” was co-written and directed by Theo Love (“The Legend of Cocaine Island“). It was also written by Bryan Storkel (“QB1: Beyond the Lights“). Take a look at the official summary of “Alabama Snake” below:
Documentary Alabama Snake highlights the story of Pentecostal minister Glenn Summerford — a man accused of attempting to murder his wife with a rattlesnake in the sleepy town of Scottsboro, Alabama — and the investigation and trial that haunted Southern Appalachia for decades. The film features local historian and folklorist Dr. Thomas Burton, who spent his life studying the culture, beliefs, and folklore of the Pentecostal snake handlers, as he paints a Southern Gothic portrait of Summerford and his tale of demon possession.
“Alabama Snake” debuts on HBO on December 9. It will also be available to stream on HBO Max. Take a look at the new trailer below.