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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.9 / 100
2001·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 32m

POISON

“Evil comes in many forms.”

Seeking revenge for her husband's death, Ann ingratiates herself with the Garretts under the guise of a caring housekeeper. Once she gains their trust, Ann begins to wreak havoc upon the dysfunctional family. Seduction and malice are her weapons as she attempts to emotionally and sexually destroy them.

Above the Line
Jim Wynorski·DirectorSean O'Bannon·ScreenplayAl Sophianopoulos·ScreenplayAndrea V. Rossotto·Director of PhotographyChuck Cirino·Original Music ComposerSteve Forman·Editor
Cast
Kari Wührer·Ann Stewart / Anna JohnsonJeff Trachta·Scott GarrettBarbara Crampton·Nicole GarrettMelissa Stone·Darla GarrettSeth Adam Jones·David GarrettJohn Henry Richardson·Mr. SliderLarry Poindexter·Chris StewartJohn Weller·TravisPeggy Trentini·KarinaMelissa Brasselle·Angela
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Jim Wynorski·DirectorJanine Gosselin·Script SupervisorLeon Watkins·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Sean O'Bannon·ScreenplayAl Sophianopoulos·ScreenplayJim Wynorski·Story
Camera· 1
Andrea V. Rossotto·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Steve Forman·EditorChuck Winston·Color Timer
Sound & Music· 2
Chuck Cirino·Original Music ComposerGerald Beg·Production Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 7
Janet Feinsod·Costume DesignNaython Vane·Art DirectionDarcy Wennes·Production DesignManuela Schmidt·Art DirectionNikki Bradley·Key Makeup ArtistManuela Schmidt·Property MasterMila Hermanovski·Costume Supervisor
Production· 7
Don Key Jr.·ProducerAlison Semenza·ProducerAndrew Stevens·ProducerAlan B. Bursteen·Executive ProducerDavid Bursteen·Executive ProducerErnesto Tabarelli·Executive ProducerJillian Kesner·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 5
GiGi Erneta·Stand InDenis Moran·GafferMonica Ruffo·Key Hair StylistNikki Fritz·Stunt DoubleAnita Hart·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
55.9
OF 100
Master Score
4.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Poison's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#E0E0D0
#306030
Mood
Mysterious, Unsettling
Composition
Centered
Era
90s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man lying in a bed, looking directly forward, framed within a large circular cutout against a solid black background. He is wearing stripe”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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