The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) movie poster

The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)

"Don't Bury Me...I'm Not Dead!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 64% (RT: 65%, MC: 64) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (540 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
Metacritic
64
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
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 540 votes. Critics scored it lower at 64%, but audiences disagreed.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Serpent and the Rainbow, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Bill Pullman spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Serpent and the Rainbow is a 1988 horror, thriller film directed by Wes Craven. 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 film has been rated by 540 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The Serpent and the Rainbow delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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