Poison Ivy
A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.
Critics Sentiment
Ivy wins over Georgie and practically moves into house
Ivy pushes Georgie off balcony to her death
The film's biggest decline occurs when Ivy pushes Georgie off the balcony, marking the complete shift from atmospheric character study to conventional thriller.
Critics praised Poison Ivy's early atmospheric character development and Barrymore's seductive performance, but felt it gradually descended into predictable thriller cliches. The film peaked during the family integration scenes before declining as it committed to exploitative genre conventions. Despite its flaws, reviewers found redeeming qualities in the performances and haunting atmosphere.
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Drew Barrymore
Ivy
Tom Skerritt
Darryl Cooper
Sara Gilbert
Sylvie Cooper
Cheryl Ladd
Georgie Cooper
Alan Stock
Bob
Jeanne Sakata
Isabelle
E.J. Moore
Kid
J.B. Quon
Another Kid
Leonardo DiCaprio
Guy
Michael Goldner
Man in Car
Charley Hayward
Tiny
Time Winters
Old Man
Billy Kane
James
Tony Ervolina
Man on Screen
Mary Gordon Murray
M.D.
Julie Jay
Nurse Behind Desk
Charla Sampsel
Orderly
Angel Broadhurst
Deathrocker
Randall Caldwell
Truck Driver
Tom Ruben
Roofer
Crew
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