Poison
"The whole world is dying of panicky fright."
Originally released in 1991. Poison is a drama/horror film. directed by Todd Haynes. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edith Meeks, Millie White, and Buck Smith
Synopsis
A trio of interweaved transgressive tales, telling a bizarre stories of suburban patricide and a miraculous flight from justice, a mad sex experiment which unleashes a disfiguring plague, and the obsessive sexual relationship between two prison inmates.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (89 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Box Office
$609.5K
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edith Meeks
as Felicia Beacon ("Hero")
Millie White
as Millie Sklar ("Hero")
Buck Smith
as Gregory Lazar ("Hero")
Anne Giotta
as Evelyn McAlpert ("Hero")
Lydia Lafleur
as Sylvia Manning ("Hero")
Ian Nemser
as Sean White ("Hero")
Rob LaBelle
as Jay Wete ("Hero")
Evan Dunsky
as Dr. MacArthur ("Hero")
Marina Lutz
as Hazel Lamprecht ("Hero")
Barry Cassidy
as Officer Rilt ("Hero")
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $250,000
- Revenue
- $609,524
Production Companies
- Bronze Eye Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poison about?
A trio of interweaved transgressive tales, telling a bizarre stories of suburban patricide and a miraculous flight from justice, a mad sex experiment which unleashes a disfiguring plague, and the o...
Who directed Poison?
Poison was directed by Todd Haynes.
How long is Poison?
Poison has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Poison released?
Poison was released on April 5, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poison?
The main cast of Poison includes Edith Meeks, Millie White, Buck Smith, Anne Giotta , Lydia Lafleur.