The Acid House

The Acid House (1998)

18
01/01/1999 (GB)
Comedy, Drama
1h 47m

Overview

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.

  • Paul McGuiganDirector
  • Irvine WelshScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $900,000

  • Revenue

    $142,783

Keywords

  • baby
  • based on novel or book
  • flying
  • scotland
  • ecstasy
  • nightclub
  • loser
  • lsd
  • controversy
  • god
  • football (soccer)
  • drugs
  • extramarital affair
  • based on short story
  • multiple storylines
  • football (soccer) team
  • acid

Top Billed Cast

Ewen Bremner

Ewen Bremner

Coco Bryce

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd

Johnny

Stephen McCole

Stephen McCole

Boab

Jemma Redgrave

Jemma Redgrave

Jenny

Martin Clunes

Martin Clunes

Rory

Maurice Roëves

Maurice Roëves

God

Arlene Cockburn

Kirsty

Michelle Gomez

Michelle Gomez

Catriona

Gary McCormack

Larry

Jenny McCrindle

Jenny McCrindle

Evelyn

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