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February 3, 2026

‘Crime is a disease. Meet the cure’: Sylvester Stallone’s self-serious cop movie is ludicrous fun

Cobra’s politics are definitely on the iffy side and it takes itself very seriously indeed – but there’s absolutely no reason for you or I to

‘Crime is a disease. Meet the cure’: Sylvester Stallone’s self-serious cop movie is ludicrous fun

TL;DR

  • "Cobra," a cult action movie starring Sylvester Stallone, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
  • Stallone plays Marion "Cobra" Cobretti, a rule-bending LA cop who confronts a violent cult called New World, led by the Night Slasher.
  • The film was criticized upon release for its politics, particularly its glorification of violence and the idea of cops being above the law.
  • Despite critical disdain and Razzie nominations, "Cobra" was profitable and remains a beloved cult film due to its over-the-top nature and Stallone's performance.
  • Key characters include Cobra (Stallone), the Night Slasher (Brian Thompson), Gonzales (Reni Santoni), Ingrid (Brigitte Nielsen), and Detective Monte (Andrew Robinson).

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