The Poison Ivy Collection Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		2.5
Video		2.5
Audio		2.5
Extras		2.0
Overall		2.5

The Poison Ivy Collection Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf February 18, 2019

It's hard to believe that there are four “Poison Ivy” pictures available for perusal, with New Line Cinema and CineTel Films trying their best to make a little money on a concept that highlights the sexual awakening and potential malevolence of young women. It began in 1992, with director Katt Shea trying to turn an erotic thriller into something with a little more psychological heft, also offering star Drew Barrymore a chance to grow as an actress, playing up her newly achieved maturity. It ended in 2008 with a terrible Lifetime Television effort that transformed collegiate scheming and weaponized sensuality into a test of endurance. The “Poison Ivy” franchise wasn’t built for longevity, but it’s managed to acquire a fanbase, using the lure of predatory situations and the absence of clothing to enchant admirers, with the saga stretched over the course of numerous features, often uncomfortably so.

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The Poison Ivy Collection Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

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The Poison Ivy Collection Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

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The Poison Ivy Collection Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Poison Ivy

• Commentary features co-writer/director Katt Shea.

• Theatrical Trailer #1 (2:05, SD) and Theatrical Trailer #2 (2:34, SD) are included.

Poison Ivy II: Lily

• A Theatrical Trailer (2:01, SD) is included.

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction

• A Trailer (1:39, SD) is included.

Poison Ivy: The Secret Society

• A Home Video Trailer (:53, SD) is included.

The Poison Ivy Collection Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

It's a little odd to see Shout Factory attempt to issue the "Poison Ivy" pictures without much of anything in the way of supplementary features or recent scans. It's an offering just to get the movies out on disc, and I'm sure the faithful will be happy to have something to enjoy. It's unfortunate that the films don't always look their best, making viewing experiences frustrating, but this is likely the last time "Poison Ivy" will be issued on physical media, and outside of a materials miracle and a deep-pocketed producer, this is probably the best these endeavors are ever going to look.