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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes138
DirectorPaul McGuigan
WritersIrvine Welsh
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Acid House
About The Acid House
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.
Directed by Paul McGuigan, The Acid House leans on a strong ensemble — Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1998.
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