The Serpent & The Rainbow

1988 Wes Craven Classic 💎
The Serpent and the Rainbow" (1988) is a horror film directed by Wes Craven, loosely based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Wade Davis. The story follows Harvard anthropologist Dennis Alan, who travels to Haiti to investigate a mysterious powder rumored to have the power to turn people into zombies. He uncovers a world of voodoo, black magic, and political unrest, facing threats from Haitian authorities and a powerful bokor (witch) named Dargent Peytraud. Alan's journey delves into the dark side of Haitian culture, exploring themes of death, resurrection, and the supernatural, while also examining the political climate of the time.