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The Serpent and the Rainbow, 1988
English, French, Spanish
USA
Profile of The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Serpent and the Rainbow can be described as tense, atmospheric, and scary. The plot revolves around zombies, uncovering the truth, and supernatural occurences. The main genres are horror and thriller. In terms of style, The Serpent and the Rainbow is surreal and is gory. In approach, it is serious. It takes place in the 1980s. The Serpent and the Rainbow is originally a true story and based on a book.
Summary of The Serpent and the Rainbow
In a time of social and political unrest in Haiti, anthropologist Dennis Alan (Bill Pullman) travels to the torn country to study a Voodoo drug used in religious practices to turn victims into living zombies. With the help of a witch doctor (Brent Jennings) and a fellow researcher (Cathy Tyson), Dennis pieces together the deadly mystery. But as Dennis uncovers the secrets behind the mysterious powder, he must evade the Haitian authorities who view his research as a potential threat.
Details
| Language: | English, French, Spanish |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 5 February 1988 |
| Runtime: | 98 min |
Cast and Crew
as Dennis Alan
as Marielle Duchamp
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