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Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997): Cast & Plot

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Poison Ivy: The New Seduction is a 1997 drama thriller directed by Kurt Voss, starring Michael Des Barres as Ivan Greer, Greg Vaughan and Merete Van Kamp. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Kurt Voss
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Poison Ivy: The New Seduction About?

The premise of Poison Ivy: The New Seduction without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

All the rules are about to be broken. A sinister seductress vows to destroy a suburban family.

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction Cast & Characters

Michael Des Barres leads the cast as Ivan Greer, with Greg Vaughan as Michael and Merete Van Kamp as Catherine Greer. Directed by Kurt Voss; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kurt Voss

More films directed by Kurt Voss, best-rated first: Sugar Town, Down and Out with the Dolls, Ghost on the Highway: A Portrait of Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club and The Heist.

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Plot

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction Plot Summary

What happens in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1985, Ivan Greer [Michael Des Barres] and Catherine Greer [Merete Van Kamp] live with their nine-year-old daughter Joy [Megan Edwards], their housekeeper Rebecca [Athena Massey], and Rebecca’s two daughters Ivy [Sabrinah Christie] and Violet [Jaime Pressly]. The three young girls grow up together like sisters, but Ivy starts to tire of their childish games. ” A tense moment unfolds as Ivan catches Rebecca in bed with the pool boy, and the two men briefly clash. After the skirmish, as Ivan tends his wounds, the argument between Ivan and Rebecca grows louder and is overheard by Catherine. Learning of the affair, Catherine makes a decisive choice and evicts Rebecca and her two daughters from the house, reshaping the family’s dynamics and setting a darker tone for what follows.

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The whole story of Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Poison Ivy: The New Seduction?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction

9 cars on screen, including the 1986 BMW 325e E30 and the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 CE C124.

All 9 cars
  • 1986 BMW 325e E30 in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction 1986 BMW 325e E30 Important role
  • 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 CE C124 in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 CE C124 Important role
  • 1992 Toyota 4Runner in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction 1992 Toyota 4Runner Important role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Caprice in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role

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Poison Ivy: The New Seduction FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Poison Ivy: The New Seduction?

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Poison Ivy: The New Seduction released?

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction was released on May 20, 1997.

Who directed Poison Ivy: The New Seduction?

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction was directed by Kurt Voss.

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Who is in the cast of Poison Ivy: The New Seduction?

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction stars Michael Des Barres as Ivan Greer, Greg Vaughan as Michael and Merete Van Kamp as Catherine Greer, among 15 credited actors.

Does Poison Ivy: The New Seduction have a post-credit scene?

No. Poison Ivy: The New Seduction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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