The Acid House (1998)
Starring Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole
Directed by Paul McGuigan
THE ACID HOUSE is 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 film dramatises three stories from the book: 1- The Granton Star Cause, 2- A Soft Touch & 3- The Acid House.
Runtime: 106 min.
Rating: 6.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Comedy,Drama
Keywords: flying,scotland,based on novel or book,baby,ecstasy,nightclub,loser,lsd,god,controversy,controversial,child swearing,football (soccer),drugs,extramarital affair,based on short story,swearing,football (soccer) team,acid
Cast
Coco Brice
Johnny
Boab
Jenny
Rory
God
Kirsty
Catriona
Larry
Evelyn
Kev
Tambo
Alan
Workmate
Alec
Parkie
Doctor
Andy
Skanko
Johnny's Mother
Boab Snr
Doreen
Felix, the Paramedic
Grant
PC Cochrane
Sgt Morrison
Wendy
Coco's Father
Coco's Mother
New Girl
Tam the Driver
Nurse Boyd
Emma
Barman
Rafferty