The Serpent And The Rainbow Site

Wade Davis's The Serpent and the Rainbow is an anthropological investigation into the Haitian "zombi" phenomenon.

Davis traveled to Haiti to investigate the case of Clairvius Narcisse , a man who allegedly died, was buried, and later reappeared as a "zombie" working on a plantation. The Serpent and the Rainbow

Common components reported include pufferfish (source of tetrodotoxin), human remains, lizards, toads, and irritating plants. Wade Davis's The Serpent and the Rainbow is

Directed by Wes Craven, the movie dramatizes Davis's research, turning it into a supernatural political thriller . Directed by Wes Craven, the movie dramatizes Davis's

The book emphasizes that zombification is a form of social control used by secret societies (like the Bizango ) rather than just a medical oddity. 2. The Horror Film (1988)

This guide covers , exploring both the 1985 non-fiction book by ethnobotanist Wade Davis and the 1988 horror film adaptation directed by Wes Craven . 1. The Original Book (1985)

Davis hypothesized that zombification was achieved through a powerful tetrodotoxin-based powder (zombie powder).