Poison Ivy 2: Lily

On a college campus shadowed by nights and whispered ambitions, Lily Leonetti is a bright but impressionable art student who longs to stand out. When a former resident of her dorm room is found dead, Lily becomes enthralled with that young woman's life and persona. She begins imitating the departed coed's style, mannerisms, and social circle, hoping to borrow her confidence and clarity. As Lily stretches into this borrowed identity, the line between self and mimicry blurs, drawing attention from peers and professors alike. Two men in her orbit respond with desire: a curious student who wants to know her secrets and a wary art professor who senses something dangerous beneath the surface. Tension builds as imitation spirals into consequence.

Directed by Anne Goursaud with Chloe King credited as creator, this 1996 direct to video entry stars Alyssa Milano as Lily Leonetti. It is the second film in the Poison Ivy series, blending drama romance and thriller elements on campus.

Box office figures for this direct to video title are not publicly reported, reflecting its limited release and home video distribution rather than a wide theatrical run. As such there is little conventional data to cite for its earnings globally.

As a niche 1990s release, Poison Ivy 2: Lily did not garner major film awards or nominations. It exists mainly in home video markets and fan circles, with little recognition from mainstream award bodies, and no documented Oscar or Golden Globes attention. Any prestige remained limited to appeal at best.

Critics viewed the film as a glossy but formulaic entry in an erotic thriller line, delivering mood and allure more than depth. The story probes desire, identity and moral lines as Lily tests boundaries between selfhood and imitation, prompting uneasy questions about power and control amid shifting loyalties and consequences.