Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.
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Credits: TheMovieDb.

Film Cast:

• Eddie Brock / Venom: Tom Hardy
• Anne Weying: Michelle Williams
• Carlton Drake / Riot: Riz Ahmed
• Security Chief Roland Treece: Scott Haze
• Dr. Dan Lewis: Reid Scott
• Dr. Dora Skirth: Jenny Slate
• Homeless Woman Maria: Melora Walters
• Cletus Kasady / Carnage: Woody Harrelson
• Mrs. Chen: Peggy Lu
• Lewis Donate: Malcolm C. Murray
• Dr. Collins: Sope Aluko
• Dr. Emerson: Wayne Pére
• Malaysia EMT / Riot Host: Michelle Lee
• Mission Control Translator: Kurt Yue
• Astronaut J. J. Jameson III: Chris O’Hara
• Lobby Guard Richard: Emilio Rivera
• Allie: Amelia Young
• Eddie’s TV Producer: Ariadne Joseph
• Drake Interview Guard #1: Deen Brooksher
• Drake Interview Guard #2: David Jones
• Village Eel Shop Owner: Roger Yuan
• Malaysia Village Tough #1: Woon Young Park
• Malaysia Village Tough #2: Patrick Chundah Chu
• Elderly Village Woman / Riot Host: Vickie Eng
• Jack the Bartender: Mac Brandt
• Beardo at Bar: Nick Thune
• Reporter on TV: Michael Dennis Hill
• Shakedown Thug: Sam Medina
• Noisy Neighbor Ziggy: Scott Deckert
• Ziggy’s Girlfriend: Lauren Richards
• Isaac / Blue Host: Jared Bankens
• Guard at Gate: Lucas Fleischer
• Flight Technician: Michael Burgess
• Lab Security Guard: Diesel Madkins
• Guard / Riot: Rxchie
• Chasing Guard: Otis Winston
• Little Girl / Riot Host: Zeva DuVall
• Bistro Manager: Selena Anduze
• Bistro Hostess: Brittany L. Smith
• Waiter: Jordan Foster
• Diner #1: Jane McNeill
• Diner #2: Victor McCay
• Diner #3: Elizabeth Becka
• Diner #4: Ron Prather
• Diner #5: Marcia White
• MRI Tech: Javier Vazquez Jr.
• Hospital Lady with Dog / Mrs. Manfredi: Ellen Gerstein
• Jacob / Blue Host: Martin Bats Bradford
• Stoner Dude #1: Steven Teuchert
• Stoner Dude #2: Al-Jaleel Knox
• Crowd Control Officer: Brandon Morales
• Ops Director: Matthew Cornwell
• Flight Trajectory Specialist: David Fleischer
• L. F. Security Guard: DJames Jones
• Evacuating Scientist: Angela Davis
• Dapper Dog Walker: Stan Lee
• Prison Guard: Wade Williams
• Jack: Ron Cephas Jones
• Joey – 8 Year Old Boy (uncredited): Christian Convery
• SFPD Officer (uncredited): John Lobato
• Pedestrian (uncredited): Ed Moy

Film Crew:

• Casting: John Papsidera
• Executive Producer: Tom Hardy
• Screenstory: Scott Rosenberg
• Director of Photography: Matthew Libatique
• First Assistant Director: K.C. Hodenfield
• Art Direction: Troy Sizemore
• Executive Producer: Stan Lee
• Producer: Avi Arad
• Production Design: Oliver Scholl
• Editor: Alan Baumgarten
• Editor: Maryann Brandon
• Art Direction: James F. Truesdale
• Set Decoration: Larry Dias
• Makeup Artist: Angela Levin
• Stunts: Matthew R. Anderson
• Unit Production Manager: Dana Robin
• Stunts: Joe Bucaro III
• Unit Production Manager: David B. Householter
• Characters: Todd McFarlane
• Director: Ruben Fleischer
• Stunts: Erik Cord
• Dolly Grip: Jeff ‘Moose’ Howery
• Storyboard Artist: John Coven
• Second Unit Director: Spiro Razatos
• Stunts: Loyd Bateman
• Screenstory: Jeff Pinkner
• Prosthetic Makeup Artist: Matthew Silva
• Stunts: Phil Culotta
• Visual Effects Production Manager: Brice R. Parker
• Foley Mixer: Nerses Gezalyan
• Original Music Composer: Ludwig Göransson
• Executive Producer: Kelly Marcel
• Producer: Matt Tolmach
• Foley Artist: Gary A. Hecker
• Sound Designer: Robert Stambler
• Art Direction: Gregory S. Hooper
• Music Editor: Scott Johnson
• Post Production Coordinator: Sumiko Braun
• Characters: David Michelinie
• Stunts: Jahnel Curfman
• Foley Artist: Robin Harlan
• Storyboard Artist: David E. Duncan
• Foley Mixer: Randy Singer
• Costume Design: Kelli Jones
• Stunts: David Conk
• Sound Effects Editor: Chris Terhune
• Visual Effects: Brian Adler
• Music Editor: Joe Lisanti
• Transportation Coordinator: Robert Foster Jr.
• Assistant Sound Editor: Tim Tuchrello
• Foley Artist: Sarah Monat
• Foley Artist: Michael J. Broomberg
• Set Designer: C. Scott Baker
• Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Kevin O’Connell
• Still Photographer: Frank Masi
• Extras Casting: Rose Locke
• Music Editor: Amanda Goodpaster
• Stunt Coordinator: Chris O’Hara
• Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Will Files
• Stunts: Keith Adams
• ADR & Dubbing: Erin Oakley
• Script Supervisor: Dea Cantu
• Gaffer: Dan Cornwall
• Visual Effects Supervisor: Sheena Duggal
• Prosthetic Makeup Artist: Jonah Levy
• “A” Camera Operator: Christopher TJ McGuire
• Makeup Department Head: Jay Wejebe
• Art Direction: Doug Fick
• Art Direction: Drew Monahan
• Drone Pilot: Michael-Ryan Fletchall
• Production Controller: Allen E. Taylor
• Hair Department Head: Adruitha Lee
• Costumer: Kate Duke
• Stunts: Gregory J. Barnett
• Visual Effects Supervisor: Paul J. Franklin
• Unit Publicist: Claire Raskind
• Producer: Amy Pascal
• Art Department Coordinator: Wylie Griffin
• Set Designer: Brian Baker
• ADR Mixer: Howard London
• Dialogue Editor: Robert Chen
• Prosthetic Makeup Artist: Audrey Doyle
• Costumer: Kate Abraham
• Second Second Assistant Director: Alina Gatti
• Property Master: Josh Roth
• Storyboard Artist: Dan Sweetman
• Stunts: Brandon Beckman
• Art Direction: Christophe Couzon
• Costumer: Dustin Fletcher
• Location Manager: Maria T. Bierniak
• Script Supervisor: Mari Wilson
• Key Hair Stylist: Mary Everett
• Set Decoration: Alice Felton
• Music Supervisor: Gabe Hilfer
• First Assistant Editor: Ben Cox
• Construction Coordinator: Steven DeSantis
• Script Supervisor: Diane Durant
• Armorer: Ron Licari
• Storyboard Artist: Benton Jew
• Production Sound Mixer: Michael B. Koff
• Costume Supervisor: Bill Edwards
• Storyboard Artist: Ray Harvie
• Stunts: Ben Aycrigg
• Assistant Property Master: Max Bozeman
• Key Makeup Artist: Aida Scuffle
• Casting Associate: Caitlin Well
• Costumer: Gina Nalli
• Sound Effects Editor: Ken McGill
• Lighting Technician: Rusty Edmonson
• Rigging Grip: Chris Lumpkin
• “B” Camera Operator: Stewart Smith
• Dolly Grip: Darryl Humber
• Aerial Coordinator: Frédéric North
• Boom Operator: Ian Bender
• Stunts: Cory DeMeyers
• Key Grip: Kerry Rawlins
• First Assistant “B” Camera: Jeffrey N. Civa
• Dialogue Editor: Scott Ferrara
• Key Costumer: Jimmy Jay
• Hairstylist: Tracie Morrison
• Stunts: Wally Crowder
• First Assistant Editor: Jane Tones
• Orchestrator: Jonathan Beard
• Rigging Gaffer: Adam Harrison
• Orchestrator: Henri Wilkinson
• Best Boy Electric: Dale Fowler
• Drone Operator: Jason Kay
• ADR Mixer: Aaron Hasson
• Storyboard Artist: Monty Granito
• Conductor: Edward Trybek
• Assistant Art Director: Nathan Krochmal
• Casting Assistant: Marissa Blair
• Set Designer: Julie Vash
• Craft Service: Elizabeth Guiberteau
• Graphic Designer: Monica Fedrick
• Camera Loader: Nick Cannon
• Executive Producer: Howard Chen
• Executive Producer: Edward Cheng
• Production Coordinator: Marjorie Rudick
• Digital Imaging Technician: Nicholas Kay
• Rigging Supervisor: Matt Shearer
• Assistant Set Decoration: Margaret Hungerford
• Stunts: RJ Casey
• Art Direction: Matt Gendron
• Assistant Costume Designer: Ashley Heathcock
• First Assistant “A” Camera: John Holmes
• Second Assistant “B” Camera: Bill McConnell Jr.
• Hairstylist: Tiffany Lord
• Stunts: Chad Bowman
• Production Accountant: Cheri Hall
• First Assistant Editor: Charlie B. Spaht
• Assistant Location Manager: Erin Burns
• Assistant Sound Editor: Ailene Roberts
• Second Assistant “A” Camera: Joey O’Donnell
• Second Assistant Director: Michael Saunders
• Assistant Art Director: Kristen Nowotarski
• Assistant Production Coordinator: Lacie Collins
• Lighting Technician: Clyde Sharman
• Rigging Grip: Matthew C. McCarthy
• Grip: Mike Black
• Makeup Artist: Jordan Venetis
• Grip: Keith Gaynor
• Set Designer: Omar Foster
• Transportation Captain: Hector Tapia
• VFX Artist: Aviv Bar-Ami
• Transportation Co-Captain: Dennis Hallman
• Best Boy Grip: Geoff Bremner
• Grip: Cordis Brooks
• Grip: Michael Cape
• Grip: Luke Messick
• Key Costumer: Harlan Groom
• Costume Coordinator: Bree Tomlinson
• Makeup Artist: Kayleen McAdams
• Grip: Matt Irby
• Location Manager: Caleb Hinshaw
• Assistant Location Manager: Cait Murray
• Assistant Location Manager: Georgia Anne Thompson
• Assistant Location Manager: Justin M. Hamilton
• Assistant Location Manager: Aaron D. Newton
• Assistant Location Manager: Aaron J. Porter
• Assistant Production Coordinator: Huxley Rodriguez
• Assistant Editor: Lindsay Tessier
• VFX Artist: Christoph Westphal

Movie Reviews:

• Gimly: I honestly don’t know what everyone’s talking about, _Venom_ is **fine**! I mean… It’s not great. There were a few moments I found myself thinking “This bit’s pretty bad, why did they do this?” and a lot of moments I found myself thinking “This bit’s pretty good, but they still probably should have just made a **real** _Venom_ movie with Marvel.”

  But it’s fine. The absolute best parts are the interactions taking place within Venom himself (between Brock and the Symbiote) and the movie would have been a lot worse if Tom Hardy wasn’t capable of pulling that off. Look, a _Venom_ movie probably should have been rated R, and it probably should have taken more notes from current superhero movies than superhero movies from fifteen years ago, but I still had a good time with _Venom_, maybe it’s not the best possible version of the story, but I’m still glad we have this one.

  _Final rating:★★★ – I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

• gurteksingh: Venom is a great comic adaptation. I really like what they did with the character and the story. I thought the film was done well. The special effects are pretty good. I thought the characters were cast well, and overall I just enjoyed it. The film is pretty dark and violent despite the PG-13 rating. It didn’t have a lot of blood, but there was a bit here and there. Characters are mostly tossed around and beaten, but a lot of them are not shown dead. That being said, some characters are still killed on screen. People are experimented on. A few people are slashed and stabbed. Guns are used, but not frequently. It definitely pushed the PG-13 as far as it could. There is a lot of language throughout, including an f-bomb. There is also a lot of drinking. I definitely recommend this movie. I think it is better suited for teens and up, but older kids that can handle strong violence may be okay.
• javajohnny: I very much like it if you ask me (;
• lancethedealer: Venom – **SPOILERS**

  4/10

  There seems to be quite a bit of agreement on what Im about to say about the film. Venom doesnt quite know what it is. It cant decide wether its a goofy, action or a horror movie. Therefore its all of it and none at the same time.

  The goofy jokes are pretty lame, which is why they are funny, you dont laugh with the writers, you laugh at them.

  The action scenes are meh at best,
  car chase : check
  motorcycle : check
  ridiculous (bad) cgi fight: check
  sure, watching Tom Hardy motorcross in San Francisco is quite fun, but its not really action.

  Finally, the horror; there are glimpses, glimmers of hope scattered around this movie. Little snippets of what could have been, but as soon as they appear they disappear.

  Two scenes really stood out to me due to their potential. After quite a lot of buildup of Venom getting into the building (BY RUNNING UP IT), Eddie decides to take the lift down. Instead of having Eddie walk into the SWAT team, they should have been swarming the building crawling through the floors looking for him. Then, they could have had an ALIEN like hunting scene where Venom slowly takes out the task force one by one, in true horror movie fashion.

  The other obvious horror scene could have been using the creepy little girl that delivers RIOT to the Musk wannabe, they could have homaged The Shining, they could have pulled an exorcist, they could have done a million things, but the little girl just has white pupils and a deep voice.

  Throughout the movie there are just continuous disappointments because you see what it is missing.

  Instead of the cheap love story and all the stupid overdone things they should have been ballsy with their movie. Yes the movie DID make 800+ million, however im sure it was going to do that anyway. Venom is probably one of the most badass characters in comic history, and Tom Hardy is Tom Hardy.

  I would have loved to see something along these lines:

  Symbiote hunts Eddie.
  Symbiote captures Eddie and they become Venom.
  Venom starts unleashing hell because he can, hunts SWAT etc.
  Venom goes after Musk wannabe and Kills him.

  Throw some more horror elements in there, and it would have made for a much more satisfactory watch. I have always adored Venom, and this movie had so much potential, but it was all for nothing. No rewatchability. Nothing worth remembering. Just a flick.

  It was funny seeing Tom Hardy being a bit of a pussball, but even he cant help a crap script and an even worse film.

• Per Gunnar Jonsson: It’s school holidays here in France which means the kids are at my place which in turn means lot’s of time in front of the screen. Last night it was Venom’s turn to be plopped into my Blu-ray player.

  I have to say that I was a little disappointed. Sure it is a good movie and I did indeed enjoy it but not as much as I thought I would. According to the ratings it looked like the majority of the audience liked it a lot and I do like the character Venom. Sure the culture elite and politically correct idiots that Rotten Tomates use as “critics” claimed it to be rotten but, for me, that’s usually a good sign when it comes to my entertainment value from a movie.

  The good things are that I found Venom, the creature, really cool. I liked his voice, his appearance and his no-nonsense attitude. The special effects and the action was very enjoyable to watch. Luckily that was my main reason for watching the movie. Actually, it is probably the main reason I want to watch any Marvel movie, especially lately given the poor quality of writers that Marvel has employed.

  I guess it is a plus as well that there was not too much politically correct, green or social preaching in it. I am sure those so inclined can find more than me if they go looking for it but most of the movie audience, at least not for this type of movie, probably could not care less.

  The main reason I felt somewhat disappointed is that the main protagonist is really not someone I could feel like I would root for. He is such a despicable douche-bag. For starters he is a low life journalist with an overblown ego and disrespect of pretty much everything. The kind CNN would employ. Even when he’s been infected by Venom he continues between being a worthless egoistic coward and just an asshole. Actually the only real difference between the him and the big bad guy is that the bad guy is a hundred times more intelligent. It’s not until the very end scenes that Eddie develops a minimum of likability.

  On the other hand Venom is really the star of the movie. Both as a “thing” and as a character. He is a real bad-ass, quite funny and really everything that Eddie should have been as a character. He even develops more as a character than previously mentioned douche-bag.

  It’s a shame since otherwise this would have been a great movie. The story is simple but works well for this kind of movie. There are no silly twists and convoluted sub-plots. The main protagonist, as poor as he is, at least do not carry a lot of past history trying to explain God knows what and such stuff.

  If the character of the main protagonist would have been more likable this would have been a great movie. Now it is “just” good.

• Nelson: I thought it was pretty cool. Venom was a pretty good villain marvel film.
• MSB: FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/venom-spoiler-free-review

  “Venom is yet another missed opportunity to deliver a great movie about the symbiote anti-hero.

  This time, the character of Eddie Brock is beautifully handled, with Tom Hardy offering an impressive performance. The actor carries the entire film, which finds its entertainment peak in the interactions between Eddie and Venom.

  Unfortunately, the movie is drastically brought down by a generic narrative with an incredibly dull first half, an unnecessary focus on uninteresting subplots, and a disappointing amount of paper-thin characters. The shockingly terrible editing basically ruins any sort of excitement that could be found during the action sequences.

  The production issues condemned this film to be a letdown. Let’s just hope the next one isn’t worse.”

  Rating: C-

• r96sk: The SSU – thankfully renamed from SPUMC – begins!

  I enjoyed ‘Venom’, in short. Tom Hardy is one of my favourite actors and I thoroughly enjoyed his showing here as the titular character. The bonkers nature of the story, if not perfect at all, is very entertaining to watch unfold. I also found the pacing and special effects to be more than solid. Looking forward to checking out the sequel.

• r96sk: The SSU – thankfully renamed from SPUMC – begins!

  I enjoyed ‘Venom’, in short. Tom Hardy is one of my favourite actors and I thoroughly enjoyed his showing here as the titular character. The bonkers nature of the story, if not perfect at all, is very entertaining to watch unfold. I also found the pacing and special effects to be more than solid. Looking forward to checking out the sequel.