The Serpent and the Rainbow_
"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.
Starring
Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae
Box Office
$19.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Serpent and the Rainbow earned $19.6M worldwide on a $11.0M budget — a 78% return on investment.
Year context
The Serpent and the Rainbow was released 38 years ago in 1988.
The Serpent and the Rainbow is a Horror, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
Bill Pullman
Dennis Alan
Cathy Tyson
Marielle Duchamp
Zakes Mokae
Dargent Peytraud
Paul Winfield
Lucien Celine
Brent Jennings
Louis Mozart
Conrad Roberts
Christophe
Badja Djola
Gaston
Theresa Merritt
Simone
Michael Gough
Schoonbacher
Paul Guilfoyle
Andrew Cassedy
Dey Young
Mrs. Cassedy
Aleta Mitchell
Celestine
William Newman
French Missionary Doctor
JP
Jaime Pina Gautier
Julio
EM
Evencio Mosquera Slaco
Old Shaman
KA
Kimberleigh Aarn
Margrite
PT
Philogen Thomas
Priest
AR
Ana Rosa Smith Avila
Mulatto Nurse
Francis Guinan
American Doctor
DG
Diamanda Galás
Voices of the Dead
BOX OFFICE
$11.0M
Budget
$19.6M
Revenue
+78%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (536 votes)
Budget
$11,000,000
Box Office
$19,595,031
Profit
+$8,595,031
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The cast of The Serpent and the Rainbow includes Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield, Brent Jennings.
How much did The Serpent and the Rainbow make at the box office?
The Serpent and the Rainbow earned $19,595,031 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $11,000,000.
What is the rating of The Serpent and the Rainbow?
The Serpent and the Rainbow has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 536 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Thriller
