The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
The Serpent and the Rainbow is a 1988 horror movie directed by Wes Craven, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson and Zakes Mokae.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Serpent and the Rainbow released?
The Serpent and the Rainbow was released on 5 February 1988.
How long is The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow was directed by Wes Craven.
Where can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Serpent and the Rainbow
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Bill Pullman as Dennis Alan
- Cathy Tyson as Marielle Duchamp
- Zakes Mokae as Dargent Peytraud
- Paul Winfield as Lucien Celine
- Brent Jennings as Louis Mozart
- Conrad Roberts as Christophe
- Badja Djola as Gaston
- Theresa Merritt as Simone
- Michael Gough as Schoonbacher
- Paul Guilfoyle as Andrew Cassedy
- Dey Young as Mrs. Cassedy
- Aleta Mitchell as Celestine