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

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)