The Serpent and the Rainbow 1988
“Don't Bury Me...I'm Not Dead!”
What is The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 5, 1988
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
The Serpent and the Rainbow is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Harvard anthropologist hunts a deadly Haitian powder that supposedly revives the dead.”
- Atmospheric Haitian setting
- Based on real-life experiences
- Strong ensemble cast
- Contains graphic violence and mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy unsettling horror rooted in real folklore and a chilling anthropological quest.
The film’s intense horror and supernatural content makes it suitable for mature audiences only.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of The Serpent and the Rainbow?
It follows a Harvard anthropologist sent to Haiti to retrieve a powder believed to bring the dead back to life, confronting zombies and curses.
Who are the main actors in the film?
The film stars Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield, Brent Jennings, Michael Gough, and Paul Guilfoyle.
When was the film released and what rating does it have?
It was released in the United States on February 5 1988 and carries an R rating.
What genre does the film belong to and how long is it?
It is classified as horror and thriller, with a runtime of approximately 1 hour 38 minutes.
Where was the movie filmed?
The production was filmed on location in Haiti.
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