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The Young Poisoner's Handbook

The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995)

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This film is based on a true story about a British teenager who allegedly poisoned family, friends, and co-workers. Graham is highly intelligent, but completely amoral. He becomes interested in science, especially chemistry, and begins to read avidly. Something of a social misfit, he is fascinated by morbid subjects such as poisons and murder. His family environment is intolerable to him and, in particular, his stepmother torments him. He decides to poison those who annoy him, first with

R, 1 hr. 39 min.

Drama, Comedy

Apr 5, 2005

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Critic Reviews for The Young Poisoner's Handbook

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Not nearly as clever as it thinks it is.

November 5, 2002 Comment
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

The show is a cornucopia of effective cinematic elements. A tour de force and a fascinating story.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | Comment
Steve Rhodes
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I'd forgotten about this film, I must give it a re-watch (If my VHS still works!). From what I can remember, I quite liked it!

October 1, 2009
SirPant
Anthony Lawrie

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I caught this on the dish a while ago and really liked it.

February 28, 2007
KLFilmmaker
Wu Chouin

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