Poison
Synopsis
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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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-05
Top Cast
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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")
Ian Nemser
Sean White ("Hero")
Rob LaBelle
Jay Wete ("Hero")
Evan Dunsky
Dr. MacArthur ("Hero")
Marina Lutz
Hazel Lamprecht ("Hero")
Barry Cassidy
Officer Rilt ("Hero")
Richard Anthony
Edward Comacho ("Hero")
Angela M. Schreiber
Florence Giddens ("Hero")
Justin Silverstein
Jake ("Hero")
Chris Singh
Chris ("Hero")
Edward Allen
Fred Beacon ("Hero")
Carlos Jimenez
Jose ("Hero")
Larry Maxwell
Dr. Graves ("Horror")
Susan Norman
Nancy Olsen ("Horror")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 30, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$610K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.44x
+$360K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Haynes
- Original Score
- James Bennett
- Original Title
- Poison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $610K
- Production Studios
- Bronze Eye Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Haynes
Todd Haynes
James Bennett
Maryse Alberti, Barry Ellsworth
Todd Haynes, James Lyons
Christine Vachon, James Schamus, Brian Greenbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Haynes
Director
Todd Haynes
Writer
Todd Haynes
Editor
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
James Bennett
Original Music Composer
Christine Vachon
Producer
James Lyons
Editor
Sarah Stollman
Production Design
Jessica Haston
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poison
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poison about?
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.
Who directed Poison?
Poison was directed by Todd Haynes.
Who stars in Poison?
The principal cast of Poison includes Edith Meeks, Millie White, Buck Smith, Anne Giotta , Lydia Lafleur.
When was Poison released and how long is it?
Poison was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Poison?
Poison had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $610K at the worldwide box office (2.44 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Poison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poison was composed by James Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poison?
Poison holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).