Poison Ivy is an erotic thriller film series that consists of four films. The first three films in the series deal with the implications of an emotionally neglected, sexually assertive young woman's fascination with her best friend's father, and how her desire for him affects multiple individuals who fall under her influence. The fourth film in the series is only thematically linked to the first three, dealing with a secret society of young women dedicated to obtaining control over powerful men through seduction. Although the first film in the series received critical acclaim at the Sundance Festival and developed a cult status through word of mouth marketing, the next two films were released direct to video and received a generally negative reception, with the fourth premiering as a made-for-television movie.
Films Film U.S. release date Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s) Poison Ivy May 8, 1992 Katt Shea Andy Ruben & Katt Shea Melissa Goddard Andy Ruben Poison Ivy II: Lily January 16, 1996 Anne Goursaud Chloe King Paul Hertzberg & Catalaine Knell Poison Ivy: The New Seduction May 20, 1997 Kurt Voss Karen Kelly Catalaine Knell Poison Ivy: The Secret Society July 27, 2008 Jason Hreno Liz Maverick, Peter Sullivan & Michael Worth Lindsay McAdam
Poison Ivy (1992)
Poison Ivy (1992) - Sylvie, the kind but sheltered daughter of a wealthy family, meets and befriends Ivy, a lower-class girl with a troubled background, and invites her home. There, Ivy becomes fascinated with Sylvie's caring father, Darrel, who represents the love and stability Ivy has sought all of her life. After Ivy sets out to seduce him, her friendship with Sylvie is tested, leading to tragic consequences.
Poison Ivy II: Lily (1996)
Poison Ivy II: Lily (1996) - Years after the events of the first film, sexually frustrated young virgin Lily discovers Ivy's diary, recounting her own sexual awakenings and philosophies regarding seduction. Lily begins modeling her own life after the lessons she learns from Ivy's writing, though the transformation has unforeseen consequences.
Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997)
Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997) - Ivy's heretofore unseen sister, Violet, insinuates herself into the lives of the family who employed their mother as a housekeeper, intent on seeking revenge for a childhood tragedy.
Poison Ivy: The Secret Society (2008)
Poison Ivy: The Secret Society (2008) - A new student at an elite university discovers the existence of a secret society of young women intent on obtaining power by seducing influential men.
Cast and crew Principal cast A indicates the actor portrayed the role of a younger version of the character. A indicates a cameo appearance. A indicates an uncredited appearance. A dark gray cell indicates the character was not in the film. Characters Films Poison Ivy Poison Ivy II: Lily Poison Ivy: The New Seduction Poison Ivy: The Secret Society 1992 1996 1997 2008 Ivy Drew Barrymore Alyssa Milano Jaime PresslySabrinah Christie Shawna Waldron Sylvie Cooper Sara Gilbert Darryl Cooper Tom Skerritt Georgie Cooper Cheryl Ladd Guy Leonardo DiCaprio Lily Leonetti Alyssa Milano Gredin Johnathon Schaech Donald Falk Xander Berkeley Angela Falk Belinda Bauer Daphna Falk Camilla Belle Violet Jaime PresslyTenaya Erich Joy Greer Megan EdwardsTrishalee Hardy Ivan Greer Michael Des Barres Michael Greg Vaughan Azalea Berges Shawna Waldron Danielle "Daisy" Brooks Miriam McDonald Blake Graves Ryan Kennedy Professor Andrew Graves Greg Evigan Isabel Turner Crystal Lowe Will Mitchell Brendan Penny
Additional crew Crew/Detail Film Poison Ivy Poison Ivy II: Lily Poison Ivy: The New Seduction Poison Ivy: The Secret Society 1992 1996 1997 2008 Director Katt Shea Anne Goursaud Kurt Voss Jason Hreno Producer(s) Andy Ruben Paul HertzbergCatalaine Knell Catalaine Knell Lindsay McAdam Writer(s) Andy RubenKatt SheaMelissa Goddard Chloe King Karen Kelly Liz MaverickPeter SullivanMichael Worth Composer(s) David Michael Frank Joseph Williams Reg Powell Gregory TripiKyle Kenneth Batter Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael Suki Medencevic Feliks Parnell Kamal Derkaoui Editor(s) Gina Mittelman Terilyn A. Shropshire John Rosenberg Asim Nuraney Production companies MG Entertainment CineTel PicturesMG Entertainment CineTel FilmsInsight Film Studios Distributing company New Line Cinema New Line Home Video New Line Home Entertainment Release date May 8, 1992 January 16, 1996 May 20, 1997 July 27, 2008 Running time 88 minutes 102 minutes 94 minutes 95 minutes
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