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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
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An anthropologist goes to Haiti after hearing rumors about a drug used by black magic practitioners to turn people into zombies. Director:Wes Craven |
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Cathy Tyson | ... | |
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Zakes Mokae | ... | |
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Badja Djola | ... | |
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Theresa Merritt | ... | |
| Michael Gough | ... | ||
| Paul Guilfoyle | ... | ||
| Dey Young | ... | ||
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Aleta Mitchell | ... | |
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William Newman | ... | |
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Jaime Pina Gautier | ... | |
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Evencio Mosquera Slaco | ... | |
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Storyline
Dennis Allan is a scientist who visits Haiti on the strength of a rumour of a drug which renders the recipient totally paralyzed but conscious. The drug's effects often fool doctors, who declare the victims dead. Could this be the origin of the "zombie" legend? Alan embarks on a surprising and often surreal investigation of the turbulent social chaos that is Haiti during the revolution which ousted hated dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier. Often a pawn in a greater game, Alan must decide what is science, what is superstition, and what is the unknown in a anarchistic society where police corruption and witch-doctory are commonplace. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Don't bury me...I'm not dead!Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Wes Craven's Serpent and the Rainbow See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,848,000 (USA) (7 February 1988) (1430 Screens)Gross:
$19,595,031 (USA)Company Credits
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Due to political strife and civil turmoil in Haiti during the production, the local government informed the film crew that they could not guarantee their safety for the remainder of the shoot. The crew subsequently relocated to nearby Dominican Republic to complete filming. See more »Goofs
Errors in geography: At Captain Peytraud's first meeting with Dr. Alan, Peytraud wears his full Haitan Tonton Macoute uniform including a row of several award ribbons. All of these ribbons are in fact United States armed forces decorations - clearly visible are the Vietnam Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Ribbon, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. See more »Soundtracks
"Madame Marcell" See more »
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