Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; English Subtitles; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re; Behind The Scenes
Lonely teen Sylvie Cooper befriends sexy schoolmate Ivy and watches as Ivy moves into her home and slowly takes over the Cooper family. A little girl gone bad, she seduces Sylvie's father and betrays the bedridden mother. Ripping the family apart, Ivy situates herself as the new mother. Only Sylvie can save her family.
A scheming woman named Ivy insinuates herself into a solitary schoolmate's wealthy family with evil intentions.
Director Katt Shea Ruben began her career working for producer Roger Corman.
Sara Gilbert was nominated for a 1992 Independent Spirit Best Supporting Actress Award by IFP/West.
Not to be confused with the 1943 Eddie Constantine film, "Poison Ivy," or the 1985 TV-movie "Poison Ivy," which starred Michael J. Fox and Nancy McKeon as summer-camp counselors.
Estimated budget $3 million.
Filmed in Los Angeles California, beginning May 13, 1991; completed June 28, 1991.
Screened at 1992 Sundance Film Festival.
Limited release in USA May 8, 1992. Released on video December 16, 1992, in R and Unrated versions.
Reviewed in New York Times and Los Angeles Times May 8, 1992.
An unrated version with four extra minutes of footage was also issued on videocassette (see separate record for more information).
Working titles for the film were "Ivy" and "Our House."
Additional cast members included E. J. Moore (Kid), J. B. Quon (Another Kid), Michael Goldner (Man in car); Charley Hayward (Tiny); Tim Winters (Old Man); Billy Charles Kane (James); Tony Ervolina (Man on screen); Mary Gordon Murray (M.D.); Julie Jay (Nurse behind desk); Charla Sempsel (Orderly); Angel Broadhurst (Death Rocker); Randall Caldwell (Truck Driver); Tom Ruben (Roofer); Lisa Passero (Lisa); Lawrence Levy (Jeff); Sandy Roth Ruben (Estelle) and Warren Burton (Max).
Poison Ivy Reviews:
"...[Shea] displays a gleeful enthusiasm for the B-movie genre....Barrymore brings her own brand of toughness to the [role]..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times
"...[Barrymore] has grown up into a startlingly salacious young woman....Her fresh-yet-jaded sultriness is alive on screen..."
-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
"...[Shea] knows how to work up a stylish sense of dread..."
-- Peter Rainer, Los Angeles Times
Color; Dolby Surround AC-3 Sound; Dolby Noise Reduction; Stereo Sound; Letter Boxed; Widescreen; Rated and Unrated Versions
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
perfect for what it is As far as erotic thrillers go, this one is the best. Well acted, sad, serious, and sexy. There's a blue hue throughout the entire film which sets a moody tone as well. I can watch this one over and over. Submitted by Robyn (Houston, TX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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Region 1 Snap Case Single Side/Single Layer Widescreen Anamorphic - 1.85 (Unrated Version) Full Frame - 1.33 (Rated Version) Audio: Dolby Digital Surround Sound 5.1 - English (Unrated Version) Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound - English (Rated Version) Additional Release Material: Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical Text/Photo Galleries: Cast & Crew Biographies/Filmographies
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