Poison Ivy

A charming and manipulative young drifter, Ivy, insinuates herself into the life of a shy, wealthy teenage girl, Sylvie. As Ivy becomes more deeply involved with Sylvie's family, her true, destructive nature begins to surface. Secrets and desires collide, leading to a tense and dangerous confrontation.

Poison Ivy received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric suspense and performances, particularly Drew Barrymore's, while others criticized its predictable plot and exploitative elements. It garnered a cult following over time.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Drew Barrymore's captivating performance.
• Criticized for a derivative plot and sensationalist themes.
• Regarded as a stylish, if somewhat shallow, thriller with a cult following.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a tense thriller with an engaging performance from Drew Barrymore, though some noted that the plot was somewhat predictable and that the film leaned into predictable tropes.

Drew Barrymore was only 16 years old when she played the titular role of Ivy, a character known for her seductive and manipulative nature, which was a notable departure from her earlier, more innocent roles.