The Acid House (1998)
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.
Director: Paul McGuigan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 31, 1998
Cast
- Ewen Bremner - Coco Bryce
- Kevin McKidd - Johnny
- Stephen McCole - Boab
- Jemma Redgrave - Jenny
- Martin Clunes - Rory
- Maurice Roëves - God
- Arlene Cockburn - Kirsty
- Michelle Gomez - Catriona
- Gary McCormack - Larry
- Jenny McCrindle - Evelyn
Screenplay
- Irvine Welsh (Screenplay)
- Irvine Welsh (Novel)
Music: Dan Mudford
Cinematography: Alasdair Walker
Editing: Andrew Hulme
Production: Picture Palace North, Umbrella-Rosenblum Film Production, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $900,000
Box Office: $142,783
Original Language: en
Themes
Football Passion, Football Obsession and Stadium Thrills, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Overwhelming Ecstasy and the Rush, Addiction and Recovery
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
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Acid House about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Acid House?
- The Acid House was directed by Paul McGuigan.
- Who stars in The Acid House?
- The Acid House stars Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole, Jemma Redgrave, Martin Clunes, Maurice Roëves.
- How long is The Acid House?
- The Acid House has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Acid House?
- The Acid House is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Acid House?
- The Acid House had a budget of $900,000.
- How much did The Acid House gross?
- The Acid House grossed $142,783 worldwide.
- Where was The Acid House produced?
- The Acid House was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Acid House?
- The themes of The Acid House include: Football Passion, Football Obsession and Stadium Thrills, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Overwhelming Ecstasy and the Rush, Addiction and Recovery.