Rainbow: The Serpent And The

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

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

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) Wade Davis's The Serpent and the Rainbow is

Davis hypothesized that zombification was achieved through a powerful tetrodotoxin-based powder (zombie powder). and irritating plants. This guide covers

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.

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