A dangerous individual has been released into western Massachusetts. The story follows a young man who, after being institutionalized for a crime he committed at age 15 (played by Anthony Perkins), finds work in a chemical factory and becomes captivated by a high school cheerleader (Tuesday Weld). "Pretty Poison," from 1968, is a psychological drama that incorporates elements of crime and suspense, with some vi…

The Pitt and the Poison. Pretty Poison comes from director Noel Black and features a screenplay by Lorenzo Semple Junior, based on Stephen Geller’s novel “She Let Him Continue.” The cast includes Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph, and Dick O’Neill. Johnny Mandel handled the music, with David Quaid serving as cinematographer. It's hard to think of a better example of a cult film than …