The Serpent and the Rainbow(1988)
Don't Bury Me...I'm Not Dead!
The Serpent and the Rainbow Synopsis
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.
The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) is a horror and thriller film directed by Wes Craven, released on February 5, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae and Paul Winfield. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 568 ratings.
- Director:
- Wes Craven
- Writers:
- Adam Rodman, Richard Maxwell, Wade Davis
- Producers:
- David Ladd, Doug Claybourne
- Cinematographer:
- John Lindley
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,595,031
- Status:
- Released
The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) Trailer
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The Serpent and the Rainbow Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Wes Craven, written by Adam Rodman, Richard Maxwell and Wade Davis, produced by David Ladd and Doug Claybourne.
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The Serpent and the Rainbow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 568 ratings.
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The Serpent and the Rainbow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow online?
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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Serpent and the Rainbow?
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The main cast of The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) includes Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield and Brent Jennings. The film was directed by Wes Craven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Serpent and the Rainbow released?
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The Serpent and the Rainbow was released on February 5, 1988 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Serpent and the Rainbow worth watching?
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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 568 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Serpent and the Rainbow?
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