Sweet Poison

A down-on-his-luck boxer, desperate for money, agrees to take the fall for a crime committed by a mob boss. He soon finds himself in over his head when the mob boss decides to eliminate him, forcing the boxer to go on the run with his pregnant girlfriend. The film follows their struggle for survival as they try to escape the clutches of the mob and find a way to protect their unborn child.

Sweet Poison was a direct-to-video release and received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. It is often seen as a serviceable but unremarkable thriller that failed to distinguish itself from other films in the genre.

• A predictable thriller with a thin plot.
• Competent performances, but the story lacks originality.
• Fails to deliver a compelling or memorable viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Sweet Poison' are scarce due to its direct-to-video release. Where available, it is often described as an average thriller with a somewhat predictable narrative that offers little in the way of surprises.

Despite being a direct-to-video release, the film featured a cast that included recognizable actors from television at the time, such as Bruce Boxleitner of 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King' and 'Babylon 5' fame.