The Serpent and the Rainbow

Episode 48 of the Movie Oubliette podcast, hosted by Conrad Chambers and Daniel Goh, titled "The Serpent and the Rainbow" was published on March 16, 2020 and runs 68 minutes.

March 16, 2020 ·68m · Movie Oubliette

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Summary

Dan and Conrad join Bill Pullman on a khaki-clad tour of Haiti in search of a powder that turns people into zombies, in Wes Craven's often overlooked dark fantasy thriller The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988). It has everything you want in a travelog: candlelit processions to a cathedral of waterfalls, exploring a vibrant culture torn by revolution, and getting your scrotum nailed to a chair. Is it an under-appreciated serious work from a director keen to grow beyond his type-casting as a master of horror, or is it a crusty cadaver that should have stayed buried?Support us on Patreon to nominate films for us to cover, access exclusive bonus content, and vote on the final verdict!Rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice, and tell a friend about us.Follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Dan and Conrad join Bill Pullman on a khaki-clad tour of Haiti in search of a powder that turns people into zombies, in Wes Craven's often overlooked dark fantasy thriller The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988). It has everything you want in a travelog: candlelit processions to a cathedral of waterfalls, exploring a vibrant culture torn by revolution, and getting your scrotum nailed to a chair. Is it an under-appreciated serious work from a director keen to grow beyond his type-casting as a master of horror, or is it a crusty cadaver that should have stayed buried?

Support us on Patreon to nominate films for us to cover, access exclusive bonus content, and vote on the final verdict!

Rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice, and tell a friend about us.

Follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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