Horror,Thriller
United States of America
The movie The Serpent and the Rainbow is a horror film released in 1988. It is directed by Wes Craven and is based on a book by Wade Davis, a real-life anthropologist. The story revolves around an anthropologist named Dennis Alan, played by Bill Pullman, who is sent to Haiti by a pharmaceutical company to investigate a powder called zombification powder that has the power to bring dead people back to life.
Once he arrives in Haiti, Dennis meets Marielle Duchamp, played by Cathy Tyson, a local psychiatrist who assists him in his quest to find the zombification powder. The two of them delve deep into the mysterious and dangerous world of voodoo in order to find the cure. They encounter strange rituals, blood rites, and walking dead, but they also discover that they are being pursued by a terrifying entity known as the "Serpent and the Rainbow."
As Dennis and Marielle get closer to the truth, they both become targets of the powerful voodoo priest who controls the zombification powder and its deadly effects. The film is a mix of horror, suspense, and action as Dennis and Marielle battle to survive in a world where the dead can be raised and the living can become walking zombies.
Filmed on location in Haiti, The Serpent and the Rainbow is a haunting and atmospheric movie that explores the dark side of Haitian culture, superstition, and belief in magic. It offers an intriguing and sometimes terrifying look at voodoo rituals and traditions that have been practised for centuries and are still a significant part of life in Haiti today.
