Name: Poison
Director: Todd Haynes
Genre: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Romance
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: PT1h 25mM
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Edith Meeks, Millie White, Buck Smith, Anne Giotta, Lydia Lafleur

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What is Poison (1991) about?

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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.

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Who stars in Poison?

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Poison stars Edith Meeks (Felicia Beacon ("Hero")), Millie White (Millie Sklar ("Hero")), Buck Smith (Gregory Lazar ("Hero")), Anne Giotta  (Evelyn McAlpert ("Hero")), Lydia Lafleur (Sylvia Manning ("Hero")). The film was directed by Todd Haynes.

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How long is Poison?

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Poison has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated NC-17.

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Is Poison worth watching?

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Poison holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Poison?

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