What is the plot of Poison Ivy?

A seductive drifter infiltrates a wealthy family and destroys it from within.

What are the key story phases in Poison Ivy?

The story of Poison Ivy progresses through these phases: A Dangerous Friendship, The Seduction Game, The Unraveling, Deadly Reckoning.

Name: Poison Ivy
Genre: drama, thriller
Released: 1992
Rating: 5.5

Sylvie meets street smart Ivy, forms a friendship, and brings her into her wealthy home where Ivy charms the family.

The Roadside Killing — A dog is struck by a car; Ivy kills it with a metal bar, impressing Sylvie. Characters: Sylvie Cooper, Ivy Location: City street
A Name Is Born — Sylvie names the girl Ivy after seeing her temporary tattoo. Characters: Sylvie Cooper, Ivy Location: City street
A Ride Home — Sylvie's father picks her up; Ivy joins and flirts subtly from the front seat. Characters: Sylvie Cooper, Ivy Location: Private school
Secrets Shared — Sylvie reveals Darryl isn't her biological father and she attempted suicide. Characters: Sylvie Cooper, Ivy
Invitation Home — Sylvie invites Ivy home; Ivy charms her sick mother Georgie. Characters: Sylvie Cooper, Ivy Location: Sylvie's house

Ivy embeds herself in the household, flirts with Darryl, and manipulates Sylvie while gaining Georgie's trust.

Invitation Home — Sylvie invites Ivy home; Ivy charms her sick mother Georgie. Characters: Sylvie Cooper, Ivy Location: Sylvie's house
Ivy Moves In — Ivy becomes a permanent presence; the girls share clothes and Sylvie's bed. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Sylvie's house
Tattoo Temptation — Ivy flirts with Darryl and pressures Sylvie into getting a permanent tattoo. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Sylvie's house
Party Seduction — Ivy contrives to get Sylvie away and seduces Darryl at the party. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Sylvie's house
Caught in the Act — Georgie catches Ivy embracing Darryl; Ivy spins it as comfort. Characters: Ivy Location: Sylvie's house
Drugging Georgie — Ivy drugs Georgie and seduces Darryl beside her. Characters: Ivy Location: Sylvie's house

Ivy's schemes escalate from drugging Georgie to murdering her and framing Sylvie for a car crash.

Drugging Georgie — Ivy drugs Georgie and seduces Darryl beside her. Characters: Ivy Location: Sylvie's house
Sylvie's Outburst — Sylvie, enraged that even her dog prefers Ivy, storms off and skips school. Characters: Sylvie Cooper, Ivy Location: Sylvie's house
Forest Tryst — Darryl drives Ivy into the forest where they drink and have sex. Characters: Ivy Location: Forest
Fatal Push — Ivy pushes Georgie off the balcony to her death, making it look like suicide. Characters: Ivy Location: Sylvie's house balcony
Joyride Proposal — Ivy convinces Sylvie to take Georgie's old sports car for a ride. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Sylvie's house
Car Crash Frame-Up — Ivy crashes the car and puts unconscious Sylvie in the driver's seat to frame her. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Road

Sylvie returns disoriented, discovers the truth, and finally pushes Ivy off the balcony, ending her reign.

Car Crash Frame-Up — Ivy crashes the car and puts unconscious Sylvie in the driver's seat to frame her. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Road
Hospital Hallucination — Sylvie hallucinates her dead mother and sneaks out of the hospital. Characters: Sylvie Cooper Location: Hospital
Truth Slip — Ivy accidentally admits she was driving; Darryl realizes her lies. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Sylvie's house
Balcony Confrontation — Sylvie, delusional, sees Ivy as her mother; after a scuffle she pushes Ivy off the balcony. Characters: Ivy, Sylvie Cooper Location: Balcony
Aftermath — Sylvie narrates that she still loves and misses 'her'. Characters: Sylvie Cooper Location: Sylvie's house

Fatal Friendship — Sylvie befriends Ivy after a brutal roadside killing.
- Roadside Killing — Ivy kills a dog and earns Sylvie's attention.
- Confession and Trust — Sylvie shares deep personal secrets.
Household Infiltration — Ivy infiltrates the Cooper home and charms the family.
- Charming the Mother — Ivy wins over ailing Georgie.
- Sharing Clothes and Beds — Ivy becomes a constant presence.
Seduction of the Father — Ivy targets Darryl and undermines the marriage.
- The Party Scheme — Ivy gets Sylvie away and seduces Darryl.
- Drugging Georgie — Ivy drugs Georgie to carry out the affair.
Murder and Deception — Ivy escalates from manipulation to lethal violence.
- The Balcony Push — Ivy kills Georgie without suspicion.
- The Car Crash Frame-Up — Ivy crashes the car and frames Sylvie.
Sylvie's Breakdown — Sylvie descends into delusion and returns home.
- Hospital Hallucinations — Sylvie hallucinates her dead mother.
- Catching the Lovers — Sylvie sees Darryl and Ivy together.
Final Confrontation — Sylvie faces Ivy on the balcony.
- Unmasking the Lies — Ivy's slip reveals her true nature.
- The Final Push — Sylvie pushes Ivy off the balcony.

A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.