The Young Poisoner's Handbook

A dark comedy loosely based on the true story of Graham Young, a brilliant but deeply disturbed teenager with a fascination for poisons. The film follows his escalating attempts to experiment with deadly substances, starting with his family and acquaintances. As his actions grow more sinister, his isolation deepens, leading to a chilling exploration of psychopathy and societal reaction.

The film was met with a mixed to positive reception, largely noted for its audacious dark humor and Simon Russell Beale's chilling performance. While some critics found its subject matter disturbing, others praised its unique tone and exploration of a twisted psyche. It gained a cult following for its unconventional approach to a true crime story.

• Praised for its wicked sense of humor and unsettling portrayal of psychopathy.
• Simon Russell Beale's performance as the young poisoner is widely considered a standout.
• Some found the film's dark subject matter difficult to digest, despite its comedic elements.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark humor and unique, albeit disturbing, subject matter. Many found Simon Russell Beale's performance particularly memorable and chilling.

Premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, where it garnered attention. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

The film is based on the real-life case of Graham Young, who was convicted of attempting to murder three people with poison in the 1960s, and later suspected of killing his stepmother and stepfather.