The Young Poisoner's Handbook 1995

The Young Poisoner's Handbook

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Movie Info

Graham Young (Hugh O'Conor) is a teenage misfit living in suburban London in the 1960s. He hates his stepmother (Ruth Sheen) but loves chemistry, and the two impulses unite in a wicked plot to slowly poison her. After she dies, he's found guilty and sent to a psychiatric hospital, where an idealistic doctor (Antony Sher) thinks he can be cured. Upon release, Graham finds a job, but struggles to fight back his old urges for murder. The film is based on the true story of the "Teacup Murderer."
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    drama, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Benjamin Ross
  • Producer:
    Sam Taylor
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $532.0K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Pandora Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Hugh O'Conor
Graham Young
Antony Sher
Dr. Ernest Zeigler
Ruth Sheen
Molly
Roger Lloyd-Pack
Fred
Charlotte Coleman
Winnie
Paul Stacey
Dennis
Samantha Edmonds
Sue
John Abbott
Chairman
Benjamin Ross
Director
Jeff Rawle
Writer
Benjamin Ross
Writer
Caroline Hewitt
Executive Producer
Cameron McCracken
Executive Producer
Eric Stonestrom
Executive Producer
Matthew Wilson
Executive Producer
Sam Taylor
Producer
Rob Lane
Original Music
Frank Strobel
Original Music
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Audience Reviews for The Young Poisoner's Handbook

  • Sep 22, 2012
    It doesn't delve into its subjects psyche enough for my taste, but there is a interesting bluntness to its narrative. A Sociopathic Megalomaniac will continue to be a Sociopathic Megalomaniac, regardless of how much dream analysis they undergo.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 28, 2012
    "He gave his life to his research, so did his family." [Tagline] The biographical sketch of the protagonist is indeed extraordinary, but the way the events are portrayed herein hampers its effect. Despite fictionalizing the accounts, the movie fails to maintain enough interest. Wish the makers were dedicated enough!!!
    familiar s Super Reviewer
  • Mar 13, 2010
    Quite the little hidden morbidly dark comedy gem.
    Matthew M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 14, 2009
    not the best movie i have ever seen and neither was it fill of the best acting ive ever seen but damn is it creepy with the way he goes round poisoning people and seeing them gradually die but yet you have enough sympathy for him to actually find out what happens and want to watch the film to see if he gets cured or not
    Lone W Super Reviewer
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