Review of The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) by Ken B — 11 Jun 2007

Both Bill Pullman and Wes Craven's best film. The realistic zombies are refreshing.

This review of The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) was written by Ken B on 11 Jun 2007.

The Serpent and the Rainbow has generally received positive reviews.

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