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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988): movie guide
The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) is a Horror, Thriller running about 98 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 581 votes. Notable cast includes Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1988-02-05
- Runtime: 98 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1988-02-05
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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.
Cast highlights
The Serpent and the Rainbow features Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield, Brent Jennings, Conrad Roberts. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1988-02-05. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (581 votes). Genres: Horror, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Serpent and the Rainbow?
- The Serpent and the Rainbow is listed as Horror, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Serpent and the Rainbow?
- The Serpent and the Rainbow runs about 98 minutes.
- Who stars in The Serpent and the Rainbow?
- Cast highlights include Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield, Brent Jennings, Conrad Roberts.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Serpent and the Rainbow?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
