The Serpent and the Rainbow

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 5, 1988

Original language

English

Spoken languages

French, English, Spanish

Countries

United States of America

Production

Universal Pictures

Cast

Bill Pullman,Cathy Tyson,Zakes Mokae,Paul Winfield,Brent Jennings,Conrad Roberts,Badja Djola,Theresa Merritt,Michael Gough,Paul Guilfoyleand 19 more

Director

Wes Craven

Writer

Richard Maxwell,Adam Rodman,Wade Davis

Producer

Keith Barish,Doug Claybourne,Rob Cohen,David Ladd

Cinematography

John Lindley

Music

Brad Fiedel

Budget

$11,000,000

Revenue

$19,595,031

IMDb

tt0096071