Posted Mon Jan 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by Tom Landy
The delayed horror flick starring Bill Pullman will now arrive on Blu-ray in the new year.
As previously reported, Scream Factory is bringing 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' to Blu-ray in 2016 with a release date of February 23.
Dennis Allan is a scientist who visits Haiti on the strength of a rumour of a drug which renders the recipient totally paralyzed but conscious. The drug's effects often fool doctors, who declare the victims dead. Could this be the origin of the "zombie" legend? Alan embarks on a surprising and often surreal investigation of the turbulent social chaos that is Haiti during the revolution which ousted hated dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier. Often a pawn in a greater game, Alan must decide what is science, what is superstition, and what is the unknown in a anarchistic society where police corruption and witch-doctory are commonplace...
Specs have yet to be revealed, but this release will feature a new 2015 HD transfer from the inter-positive film element; NEW audio commentary with actor Bill Pullman; NEW The Making of The Serpent and the Rainbow featuring new interviews with actor Bill Pullman, author Wade Davis, director of photography John Lindley and special makeup effects artists Lance Anderson and David Anderson; Theatrical Trailer; TV Spot: and Still Gallery.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23.
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