---
title: "Poison"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/poison-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47620
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NC-17"
---

# Poison (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/poison-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Poison is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Bronze Eye Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three interweaved transgressive tales explore suburban patricide, a disfiguring plague, and prison inmates."

### Why Watch
- Features three interweaved transgressive tales
- Includes drama, horror, and science fiction elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains an NC-17 rating suitability advisory
- Has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an NC-17 rating and features transgressive, horror, and science fiction themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: transgressive, bizarre, dramatic, horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/poison-1991#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Todd Haynes
- **Networks / Studios**: Bronze Eye Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edith Meeks** as *Felicia Beacon ("Hero")*
- **Millie White** as *Millie Sklar ("Hero")*
- **Buck Smith** as *Gregory Lazar ("Hero")*
- **Anne Giotta ** as *Evelyn McAlpert ("Hero")*
- **Lydia Lafleur** as *Sylvia Manning ("Hero")*
- **Ian Nemser** as *Sean White ("Hero")*
- **Rob LaBelle** as *Jay Wete ("Hero")*
- **Evan Dunsky** as *Dr. MacArthur ("Hero")*
- **Marina Lutz** as *Hazel Lamprecht ("Hero")*
- **Barry Cassidy** as *Officer Rilt ("Hero")*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Poison?
The film was released on 04/05/1991 in the US.

### Q: What genres are associated with Poison?
It is classified under Drama, Horror, and Science Fiction.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

### Q: What is the rating of the movie?
The film has an NC-17 rating.

### Q: What is the structure of the film?
It consists of a trio of interweaved transgressive tales.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Poison — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47620)

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