Is The Serpent and the Rainbow scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Serpent and the Rainbow for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow in the US?

The Serpent and the Rainbow can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Serpent and the Rainbow?

The Serpent and the Rainbow runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is The Serpent and the Rainbow suitable for kids?

The Serpent and the Rainbow is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19881h 38mHorror / Thriller

The Serpent and the Rainbow

Name: The Serpent and the Rainbow
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1988-02-05
Duration: 98 min

Don't Bury Me...I'm Not Dead!

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 576 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Serpent and the Rainbow at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 576 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Serpent and the Rainbow tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 576 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Serpent and the Rainbow

Is The Serpent and the Rainbow scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Serpent and the Rainbow for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Serpent and the Rainbow in the US?: The Serpent and the Rainbow can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Serpent and the Rainbow?: The Serpent and the Rainbow runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is The Serpent and the Rainbow suitable for kids?: The Serpent and the Rainbow is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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