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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)

Movie ★ 6.4 98 min

Horror Thriller

A Harvard anthropologist is sent to Haiti to retrieve a strange powder that is said to have the power to bring human beings back from the dead. In his quest to find the miracle drug, the cynical scientist enters the rarely seen netherworld of walking zombies, blood rites and ancient curses. Based on the true life experiences of Wade Davis and filmed on location in Haiti, it's a frightening excursion into black magic and the supernatural.

Wes Craven Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 5, 1988
Runtime
98 min
Rating
R
Budget
$11.0M
Box office
$19.6M
IMDb
tt0096071

Themes

Cast

Bill Pullman Bill Pullman Dennis Alan Cathy Tyson Cathy Tyson Marielle Duchamp Zakes Mokae Zakes Mokae Dargent Peytraud Paul Winfield Paul Winfield Lucien Celine Brent Jennings Brent Jennings Louis Mozart Conrad Roberts Conrad Roberts Christophe Badja Djola Badja Djola Gaston Theresa Merritt Theresa Merritt Simone Michael Gough Michael Gough Schoonbacher Paul Guilfoyle Paul Guilfoyle Andrew Cassedy Dey Young Dey Young Mrs. Cassedy Aleta Mitchell Aleta Mitchell Celestine William Newman William Newman French Missionary Doctor Jaime Pina Gautier Julio Evencio Mosquera Slaco Old Shaman Kimberleigh Aarn Margrite Philogen Thomas Priest Ana Rosa Smith Avila Mulatto Nurse

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Serpent and the Rainbow about?
A Harvard anthropologist is sent to Haiti to retrieve a strange powder that is said to have the power to bring human beings back from the dead. In his quest to find the miracle drug, the cynical scientist enters the rarely seen netherworld of walking zombies, blood rites and ancient curses. Based on the true life experiences of Wade Davis and filmed on location in Haiti, it's a frightening excursion into black magic and the supernatural.
Who directed The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow stars Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield.
When was The Serpent and the Rainbow released?
The Serpent and the Rainbow is a 1988 horror, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow?
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