Sweet Poison
Sweet Poison

Movie spotlight

Sweet Poison

1991
Movie
Adult · 18+
77 min
English

Ages ago, man made a wish. A horrifying innocent wish... Now it's coming true. With a vengeance.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Larry ElikannGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman, believing she has killed her abusive husband, is drawn into a complex web of deceit when a seemingly harmless man offers her assistance. As she gets deeper, she uncovers a sinister plot that puts her life in grave danger. The film explores themes of manipulation, survival, and the consequences of secrets.

Critical Reception

Sweet Poison was a made-for-television film that received a mixed reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its suspenseful plot and the performances of its lead actors, others found its narrative predictable and its execution somewhat formulaic for the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and suspenseful storyline.

  • Noted for strong performances from the lead cast, particularly Talia Shire.

  • Criticized by some for relying on common thriller tropes and predictable plot twists.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Sweet Poison' is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately broadcast on NBC as a television movie.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review