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Pretty Poison

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
253
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Pretty Poison (1996)
RomanceThriller

A clueless cheerleader falls for a mysterious young man who tells her he's a secret agent. But the truth is much simpler and darker.A clueless cheerleader falls for a mysterious young man who tells her he's a secret agent. But the truth is much simpler and darker.A clueless cheerleader falls for a mysterious young man who tells her he's a secret agent. But the truth is much simpler and darker.

  • Director
    • David Burton Morris
  • Writers
    • Stephen Geller
    • Lorenzo Semple Jr.
    • Brian L. Ross
  • Stars
    • Grant Show
    • Wendy Benson-Landes
    • Lynne Thigpen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    253
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Stephen Geller
      • Lorenzo Semple Jr.
      • Brian L. Ross
    • Stars
      • Grant Show
      • Wendy Benson-Landes
      • Lynne Thigpen
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Grant Show
    Grant Show
    • Dennis Pitt
    Wendy Benson-Landes
    Wendy Benson-Landes
    • Sue Ann Stepanek
    • (as Wendy Benson)
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Jane Azenauer
    Michelle Phillips
    Michelle Phillips
    • Mrs. Stepanek
    Steve Adams
    Steve Adams
    • Goodman
    Stephanie Bauder
    • Cheerleader #2
    Dorothée Berryman
    Dorothée Berryman
    • Bea
    Walter Bolton
    • Sam Joyles
    Mark Camacho
    Mark Camacho
    • Vendor
    Peter Colvey
    Peter Colvey
    • Car Salesman
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • Mueller
    Derek Johnston
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    Richard Jutras
    Richard Jutras
    • Old Trooper
    Doug Lennox
    Doug Lennox
    • Bud Munsch
    Jayne Paterson
    Jayne Paterson
    • Cheerleader #1
    James Rae
    James Rae
    • Guy
    Frank Schorpion
    Frank Schorpion
    • Benjamin
    Yvette Thuot
    Yvette Thuot
    • Mrs. Joyles
    • (as Yvette Thout)
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Stephen Geller
      • Lorenzo Semple Jr.
      • Brian L. Ross
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    User reviews13

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    7kairingler

    hottie cheerleader meets a man from mental asylum

    seeing this one Lifetime Movie Network last night i had a blast with it,, i loved the cliques about the dumb blond cheerleader in this one,, although as the movie starts to gather steam you see that the little cheerleader girl ain't so dumb... what strikes you as odd is the whole why did the guy go after her,, my guess is he bought into all of the blonde dumb cheerleader jokes. he is kinda pathetic,, but then sometimes you find yourself end up rooting for him,, i really liked the character of the man's parole officer,, she was bound and determined to get to the bottom of things in this movie,, he tells the cheerleader a bunch of lies that he works for the government and that he is a spy of something like that,, and she believes it for awhile,, or does she,, is she setting him up,, or is she really that freakin stupid,,,, watch and find out.
    1tara_153

    Worst acting

    The movie in itself sounds like it would be quite interesting and joyful to watch. The first time it was made, I'm sure it was, but however, this had the worst acting that I had the unfortunate experience to witness. The actress that played Sue - Ann should have signed herself up for a few acting classes before she got the role. The acting was so irritating that the Home Shopping Network started to look good. Watch the first one it has to be much better. Do not waste your time with this remake. Change the channel if you see it on or restring your shoelaces, trust me, it would be more exciting and it would save you from having to listen to Sue - Ann's annoying acting.
    8nyc93

    Good Movie, Great Acting

    When I decided to watch this movie I thought it would be a waste of my time but its wasn't. It isn't Oscar material but it was very enjoyable. I got really into the movie and into the characters. The actress who plays SueAnne was the perfect evil "innocent" girl and the story line had me interested the entire time. You also felt like you understood Dennis and his view on the evens that occurred. It had enough plot twist to keep you guessing put not too many that you got confused. The ending was also satisfying but not really what you expected. Over all, I would say this was is great and you should watch it when you get the chance, and would recommend it to my friends as well.
    1Juliet Gabriella Kaleigh

    AWFUL!

    This film, if you want to be bold and call it that, is a piece of crap, and I say crap, because I don't want to use other words. I've seen the original 1960's version, and that one stank as well.

    There is NO plot. The way they had Sue Ann acting was just STUPID! She came off as a Dumb, No-Talent Bimbo.
    1polysicsarebest

    Beyond horrible

    I saw this film on Lifetime the other day. It was another typical Lifetime film: poorly-acted, sadly-directed, and centering around a woman (in this case, not in a very flattering way). This movie tells the story of a guy named Dennis who, for no apparent reason, makes up stories about his life and such... apparently cuz he's CRAZZZZZZZZY. He was just recently released out of a mental institution for some unknown reason (which is explained later) and he thinks that secret agents are after him and stuff (which is never explained later -- what?!). He's obviously retarded, but he falls in love with some ugly girl, and then she "lures him into a web of deceit" or something.

    Really... It's all never explained. It's pointless and laughably so. Almost child-like in its presentation, and you get the feeling that halfway through, the script was completely changed. No character is ever developed enough, and it's way too soulless and pointless. What was even the point? Stupid. The most compelling parts of the film are, frustratingly, never explained. Just a bad movie.

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ängel med mördarhand
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada(Huntingdon, Québec, Canada)
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • National Studios Inc.
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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