Poison (1991): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Poison is a 1991 sci-fi horror film directed by Todd Haynes, starring Edith Meeks. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $787,280 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1992. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Zeitgeist Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Poison About?
The premise of Poison without spoilers.
Three interconnected stories explore themes of darkness and desire. "Hero" depicts a suburban murder, "Horror" portrays a strange sex experiment with unexpected consequences, and "Homo" focuses on a complex and troubling prison romance. These narratives intertwine, pushing the boundaries of perception and blurring the distinction between sanity and delusion, culminating in a shocking and unsettling conclusion.
Poison Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- experimental film
- avant garde
- gay erotica
- cult film
- gay love
- new queer cinema
- gay fantasy
- gay sex
- gay desire
- body horror
- male nudity
- homoeroticism
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- sex in a prison
- experiment
- gay rights
- gay protagonist
- forced sex
- penis
- man touches another man's penis
- eroticism
- gay teenager
- gay sex scene
- prison
- low budget film
- semen
- rape
- spanking
- mutation
- juvenile delinquent
- male frontal nudity
- ejaculation
- spitting into someone's mouth
- spit
- debut film
- abusive father
- based on novel
- feces
- urine
- male protagonist
- saliva
- sex against the wall
- erotica
- father
- doctor
- man
- boy
- strong gay character
- homoerotica
- rough gay sex
- rough sex
Poison Cast
Edith Meeks stars in Poison. Directed by Todd Haynes.
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Director Todd Haynes
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Poison Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Poison 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 61% User score
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Poison Box Office
Poison grossed $787,280 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$787.3K
- US & Canada
- $787.3K
Poison Awards & Nominations
Poison earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1992.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1992 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Todd Haynes
- Nominated Best First Feature – Todd Haynes
Poison Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Poison.
Cars in Poison
11 cars on screen, including the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 and the 1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126.
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1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Important role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 Important role -
1968 Ford F-250 Minor role -
1965 Ford F-Series Minor role
Poison Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Veneno” and “Dilitirio”.
- Also known as
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- Veneno
- Dilitirio
- Métely
- ポイズン
- Nuodai
- Отрава
- Gift
- 毒药
- 포이즌
- Отрута
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Poison FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Poison, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Poison?
Poison runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Poison released?
Poison was released on April 5, 1991.
Who directed Poison?
Poison was directed by Todd Haynes.
More films by Todd Haynes Who is in the cast of Poison?
Poison stars Edith Meeks.
How much did Poison make at the box office?
Poison grossed $787,280 worldwide.
How is Poison rated?
Poison has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was Poison nominated for any awards?
Poison received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Poison have a post-credit scene?
No. Poison has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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