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The Serpent and the Rainbow

R19881h 38mWes Craven
IMDb 6.4 · Metacritic 64

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"Don't Bury Me...I'm Not Dead!"

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.

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What is The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) 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…

Who stars in The Serpent and the Rainbow?

The Serpent and the Rainbow stars Bill Pullman (Dennis Alan), Cathy Tyson (Marielle Duchamp), Zakes Mokae (Dargent Peytraud), Paul Winfield (Lucien Celine), Brent Jennings (Louis Mozart). The film was directed by Wes Craven.

How long is The Serpent and the Rainbow?

The Serpent and the Rainbow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is The Serpent and the Rainbow worth watching?

The Serpent and the Rainbow holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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