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Poison is a 1991 American science fiction drama horror film written and directed by Todd Haynes, starring Edith Meeks, Larry Maxwell, Susan Gayle Norman, Scott Renderer, and James Lyons. Composed of three intercut narratives inspired by the novels of Jean Genet, the gay themes in Poison marked an emerging "queer new wave" in cinema.
Aug 16, 1991 · Poison is a 1991 experimental film by Todd Haynes, based on Jean Genet's writings. It explores themes of homosexuality, abuse, and longing for love in three segments: "Hero", "Horror", and "Homo".
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- Drama, Horror, Romance
- Todd Haynes
- 1991-08-16
Nov 19, 2015 · Original 1991 theatrical trailer for Todd Haynes's POISON
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- 82.7K
- ZeitgeistFilms
80% Tomatometer 25 Reviews. 68% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings. Three stories: "Hero," about a boy who kills his father; "Horror," black-and-white sci-fi; and "Homo," set in prison. Content ...
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- Edith Meeks
- Todd Haynes
- Drama
A man falls in love with a fellow inmate in prison. A doctor accidentally ingests his experimental sex serum, wreaking havoc on the community. Three intercut stories about outsiders, sex and violence. In "Hero," Richie, at age 7, kills his father and flies away.
Nov 5, 2010 · For detractors and admirers alike “Poison” was a new kind of gay film, not a polite plea for tolerance but an upfront exploration of identity, reflecting the heady complications of queer ...
Poison is a 1991 experimental film composed of three stories about homosexuality, violence and contagion, each with a different style and genre. The film explores the themes of homophobia, AIDS and queer identity through references to Jean Genet's novels and cinematic conventions.
