Dive into the thrilling world of Anaconda (1997) with these memorable quotes that capture the essence of adventure, fear, and survival in the heart of the Amazon.
Memorable Anaconda (1997) Quotes
“Get me there, and I’ll shoot it.”
“That’s why I hired you.”
“I appreciate the work. I wanted the best director. l think we’ll make a good team.”
“I don’t mix business with pleasure.”
“Better safe than sorry.”
“In some cultures, asking you to carry bags shows respect. Respect this!”
“Welcome aboard… I guess.”
“Ready for Rio Negro! Everybody! Check your gear and pray you remembered bug spray. Our adventure begins 1,000 miles from the mouth of the Amazon. From here, we travel unexplored backwaters in search of the Mist People, the Shirishama. On of the last mysteries of the Rain Forest.”
“Is it just me, or does the jungle make you horny? I think it’s the jungle.”
“We’re all at the mercy of machines. Yours broke.”
“I studied to be a priest. But then I needed to see the real world. So I ended up in the jungle. I seem to fit.”
“So what is your calling now? Snakes. I catch them. For zoos and collectors.”
“Poaching is illegal.”
“You saved my life. I can show you exactly where l saw them.”
“Five whiskies? That’s breakfast on the river.”
“Just instinct and nature.”
“I could cheerfully hire someone to kill you. 15 dollars should cover it. I could just kill you for free.”
“Anacondas. As gods and protectors.”
“They worship giant snakes.”
“I know what I know.”
“These two are fortunate to be alive.”
“Everybody stays on board at night. That’s a smart idea.”
“This river can kill you 1,000 ways.”
“l can handle it. The only thing I’m afraid of is the candiru acu. It’s a tiny little catfish. It swims up into your urethra, spreads its little spines and refuses to budge. You have to cut it out.”
“Dynamite? It’s always good to be prepared.”
“But it must be there for a reason. Yeah, to keep us out.”
“Calm. You little shit!”
“So young, and so lethal.”
“You knew there were snakes here! It was a pleasant surprise.”
“That will have to do.”
“He’s supposed to get us to hospital. But he acts like he owns this river. And we run into a barrier full of snakes. Where’s he taking us?”
“Kind of spooky. You think so?”
“What the hell is this? Anaconda skin. This big? It’s maybe four years old. It’s grown by now. Something like this made a meal of our captain.”
“Snakes don’t eat people. They don’t? Anacondas are killing machines. They have heat sensors. A warm body like Mateo’s wasn’t hard to find. They wrap around you. Hold you tighter than your lover. You get to hear your bones break before your veins explode.”
“Imagine capturing it alive. That’s worth a lot of money, Gary.”
“Danger is exciting, huh, Gary?”
“Still no Mateo.”
“With Cale sick, the movie’s off. Why not salvage something? Let’s film Sarone capturing a big snake.”
“Have you lost your mind? No, I’m completely lucid. It’s you who need to open your eyes.”
“You’re in the middle of the jungle! You question and criticize, but you don’t know shit about all this. Neither do I. But I know who does. This guy! Paul has been here. If we help him catch the snake, he’ll get us out. And that is common freaking sense.”
“What else can we do? I know what I’m doing.”
“You’ll get us killed!”
“That’s it, go for the eyes! Blind it!”
“Fishing for snakes! He’s crazy!”
“It’s no good to me dead.”
“May the souls of the faithful departed… through the mercy of God rest in peace.”
“There’s a devil inside everyone. Horrible…”
“Presume? How you like I presume to throw you in the river?”
“It could be dangerous. l know. But you’d be there to protect us. You need protection? It’s been a long time… since I had a woman.”
“You think I’m stupid? I’m not stupid!”
“As smart as you are, you can survive without me.”
“We’re gonna be home soon, okay? l can’t believe how good you’re doing. Hang in there, baby.”
“Take us back to civilisation. Shit, no problem!”
“The waterfall. A beautiful sight, baby bird. The legend was right.”
“What is this place? Oh dear. It’s absolutely beautiful.”
“Never look in the eyes of those you kilI. They will haunt you forever. l know.”
“Sanctus… sanctus… baby bird.”
“Over here, you fat-ass bastard!”
“You killed my warrior snake.”
“The tranquillizer’s working.”
“Get him!”
“Baby ..? He’s lost consciousness again.”
“Those drums… Could be fuel. A snake skin. There’s plenty of fuel in here. Welcome!”
“Time to wake up.”
“Monkey blood.”
“I’m gonna kill you, Sarone!”
“Don’t get me upset. See this? Human bones. That’s how it comes out. Ashes to ashes…”
“Let’s get out! Run! It’s coming for you.”
“Did we get him? We got him.”
“Miss Flores… You’re a mess.”
“l found another one. Shirishama. Sarone was right.”