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The Acid House (1998)

NR · 1998-12-31 · 1h 47m · EN
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A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.

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Paul McGuiganDirector
Budget
$900K
Box office
$142.8K

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Ewen BremnerEwen BremnerCoco BriceKevin McKiddKevin McKiddJohnnyStephen McColeStephen McColeBoabJemma RedgraveJemma RedgraveJennyMartin ClunesMartin ClunesRoryMaurice RoëvesMaurice RoëvesGodArlene CockburnArlene CockburnKirstyMichelle GomezMichelle GomezCatrionaGary McCormackGary McCormackLarryJenny McCrindleJenny McCrindleEvelynGarry SweeneyGarry SweeneyKevSimon WeirSimon WeirTambo

Keywords

Based on novel or bookDrugsBabyFlyingFootball (soccer)AcidBased on short storyGodExtramarital affairNightclubScotlandControversyEcstasyMultiple storylinesControversialLoserLsdFootball (soccer) team

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Drugs · BabyDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference150451Actor preference139946 · 323110 · 281232Country preferenceGb

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A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.

How long is The Acid House?

The Acid House has a runtime of 107 minutes.

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