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.
Davis hypothesized that zombification was achieved through a powerful tetrodotoxin-based powder (zombie powder). The Serpent and the Rainbow
Directed by Wes Craven, the movie dramatizes Davis's research, turning it into a supernatural political thriller . Davis traveled to Haiti to investigate the case
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) a man who allegedly died
Common components reported include pufferfish (source of tetrodotoxin), human remains, lizards, toads, and irritating plants.