Poison for the Fairies
Veneno para las hadas
Synopsis
In 1965 Mexico City, Flavia, a wealthy yet lonely schoolgirl, befriends Veronica, a young orphan girl who has a fascination with witchcraft. Veronica convinces Flavia that she is a real witch and forces her to be her assistant. The children's games gradually become more serious and Veronica demands more from Flavia.
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Veneno para las hadas (1984) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-15
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Ana Patricia Rojo
Veronica
Elsa Maria Gutierrez
Flavia
Leonor Llausás
La Bruja
Carmela Stein
Nana
Maria Santander
Miss Aragon
Ernesto Schwartz
Tono
Lilia Aragón
Flavia's Mother (voice)
Hilda Perez Carbajal
Madame Rickard (voice)
Marcela Paez
Grandmother (voice)
Araceli de Leon
Nana (voice)
Patricia Acevedo
(voice)
Laura Almela
Claudia (uncredited)
Arturo Beristáin
Flavia's Father (uncredited)
Rosa Furman
Señora Krinsky (uncredited)
Rita Macedo
Jaime's Grandmother (uncredited)
Luis Mario Quiroz
David (uncredited)
Anna Silvetti
Flavia's Mother (uncredited)
Hortensia Santoveña
Sor Eulalia (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Enrique Taboada
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Enrique Taboada
- Original Score
- Carlos Jiménez Mabarak
- Original Title
- Veneno para las hadas
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Carlos Jiménez Mabarak
Lupe García
Carlos Savage
Héctor López Lechuga
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Screenplay
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Director
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Writer
Clementina Esquivel
Costume Design
Héctor López Lechuga
Producer
Carlos Savage
Editor
Fernando Ramírez
Production Design
Lupe García
Director of Photography
Carlos Jiménez Mabarak
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poison for the Fairies
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What is Poison for the Fairies about?
In 1965 Mexico City, Flavia, a wealthy yet lonely schoolgirl, befriends Veronica, a young orphan girl who has a fascination with witchcraft. Veronica convinces Flavia that she is a real witch and forces her to be her assistant. The children's games gradually become more serious and Veronica demands more from Flavia.
Who directed Poison for the Fairies?
Poison for the Fairies was directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada.
Who stars in Poison for the Fairies?
The principal cast of Poison for the Fairies includes Ana Patricia Rojo, Elsa Maria Gutierrez, Leonor Llausás, Carmela Stein, Maria Santander.
When was Poison for the Fairies released and how long is it?
Poison for the Fairies was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Poison for the Fairies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poison for the Fairies was composed by Carlos Jiménez Mabarak.