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The Acid House

NR19981h 47mPaul McGuigan
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 42% · Metacritic 55
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A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.

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What is The Acid House (1998) about?

A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.

Who stars in The Acid House?

The Acid House stars Ewen Bremner (Coco Bryce), Kevin McKidd (Johnny), Stephen McCole (Boab), Jemma Redgrave (Jenny), Martin Clunes (Rory). The film was directed by Paul McGuigan.

How long is The Acid House?

The Acid House has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated NR.

Is The Acid House worth watching?

The Acid House holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 42. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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