Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

What Brought A Nice Kid Like Sue Ann To A Shocking Moment Like This?

Directed by Noel Black

Produced by 20th Century Fox, Lawrence Turman Productions

196889 min6.7 / 10

A dark psychological thriller about seduction and delusion, where a manipulative ex-con's fabricated spy fantasy corrupts an innocent girl into complicity in murder.

A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.

Questions people ask

  • Does Pretty Poison end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Pretty Poison scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Pretty Poison violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Pretty Poison easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Pretty Poison sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Pretty Poison

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pretty Poison

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Pretty Poison, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pretty Poison, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pretty Poison, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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