The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
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.
Where to watch The Serpent and the Rainbow
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
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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. The Serpent and the Rainbow is a Horror, Thriller movie, released on 1988-02-05, runtime 98 minutes.
Is The Serpent and the Rainbow worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Serpent and the Rainbow 6.4 out of 10 from 578 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow?
In the United States, The Serpent and the Rainbow can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Wes Craven
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
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Sources
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