69/100 A failed kidnapping becomes a hostage situation in a house with a black mamba on the loose. This was surprisingly good with wonderful acting all around. It's a slow drama which cleverly does not focus on the snake but rather uses it as a device to maintain a high level of apprehension that certainly kept me on edge and the snake attacks, when they did occur, were pretty shocking. I loved the POV shots from…
Venom (1981)
The kidnap that became a murder, that became a siege, that became a death trap.
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck, however, when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and terrorizes both them and their hostages.
Top Cast
Klaus Kinski
Jacques Müller (Jacmel)
Oliver Reed
Dave Averconnelly
Nicol Williamson
Cmdr. William Bulloch
Sarah Miles
Dr. Marion Stowe
Sterling Hayden
Howard Anderson
Cornelia Sharpe
Ruth Hopkins
Lance Holcomb
Philip Hopkins
Susan George
Louise Andrews
Michael Gough
David Ball
Mike Gwilym
Det. Constable Dan Spencer
Edward Hardwicke
Lord Dunning
John Forbes-Robertson
Sgt. Nash
Hugh Lloyd
Cab Driver
Rita Webb
Mrs. Loewenthal
Maurice Colbourne
Sampson
Nicholas Donnelly
Superintendent
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FAQ about Venom
What is Venom about?
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck, however, when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and terrorizes both them and their hostages.
When was Venom released?
Venom was released in 1981.
What genres does Venom belong to?
Venom is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in Venom?
The cast of Venom includes Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles, Sterling Hayden.