The Acid House (1998)

Name: The Acid House
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole, Jemma Redgrave, Martin Clunes

1h 47m United Kingdom

Comedy Drama

Plot

Adapted from Irvine Welsh's celebrated short story collection, this surreal triptych weaves together darkly comedic and gritty narratives. The film delves into the lives of the chemically-inclined youth, exploring their experiences with a blend of sharp wit and raw drama. It exposes the complexities and shadows lurking within the human psyche, revealing the often unsettling truths of a generation shaped by substance use. With its striking storytelling, "The Acid House" invites viewers to confront the depths of existence through a provocative lens.

Cast

Ewen Bremner Kevin McKidd Stephen McCole Jemma Redgrave Martin Clunes Maurice Roëves Arlene Cockburn Michelle Gomez Gary McCormack Jenny McCrindle Garry Sweeney Simon Weir Niall Greig Fulton Malcolm Shields Tam Dean Burn