Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

Christopher Bennett, a Phoenix police detective, is still haunted by a case from years past. After a heated argument with his wife Elizabeth, he leaves to clear his head and heads back to his hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. There, a local sheriff who is also an old family friend, Alex Cimbrol, asks him to lend his experience to an active investigation. Bennett agrees, hoping a change of scenery will quiet the memories that keep interrupting his work. As they dig deeper, they uncover a string of elaborate, grisly murders that point toward a fanatic religious cult operating within the community. The discoverers must confront harmful beliefs, hidden agendas, and the disturbing lengths some people will go to protect their faith.

The film is credited to Colten Dietz as its creator, with Vic Mignogna, Mercedes Peterson, Robert LaSardo, Eric Roberts, and Tom Sizemore in supporting roles. Publicly available information does not clearly list a director or formal release details and distribution.

Box office data for Fruit of the Poisonous Tree is not publicly documented and there is no widely reported worldwide gross. The film appears to have limited distribution, with little information available about its commercial performance for viewers seeking more.

There are no major awards listed for Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, reflecting its obscure profile. With a small release footprint and limited visibility, it did not receive nominations from the big ceremonies. The cast includes veteran performers who have appeared in genre projects before in line with industry conventions.

Reception so far appears modest, with a user score of 2.0 out of 10 from a single rating, indicating limited early enthusiasm. Thematically the film probes memory and duty against the pull of fanaticism, exposing how faith can be used to manipulate and control. The ending remains open to interpretation.