Venom (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Venom is a 2005 horror thriller directed by Jim Gillespie, starring Meagan Good, Agnes Bruckner and Bijou Phillips. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $881,779 worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Jim Gillespie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Venom About?
The premise of Venom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Deep within the Louisiana bayou, a group of teenagers encounters a terrifying threat: Mr. Jangles, a vengeful spirit fueled by the power of thirteen malevolent souls. Hunted relentlessly through the eerie landscape, they must face their darkest fears and struggle to survive against this supernatural force in a thrilling fight for their lives.
Venom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- voodoo
- louisiana
- undead
- swamp
- snake
- bikini
- supernatural killer
- underwater scene
- teen slasher
- supernatural horror
- serial killer
- supernatural serial killer
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- interracial friendship
- one word title
- slasher killer
- slasher murderer
- slasher horror
- graphic violence
- bloody violence
- grindhouse film
- characters killed one by one
- characters murdered one by one
- car accident
- teenager
- group
- man
- evil
- fear
- female pedal pumping
- suitcase
- zombie
- tomb
- serpent
- crowbar
- tow truck
- morgue
- cemetery
- vomiting
- slasher
- kitchen
- diner
- skeleton
- limp
- chain
- crypt
- wind chime
- waitress
- voodoo doll
- volkswagen beetle
- torn in half
Venom Cast
Meagan Good leads the cast, with Agnes Bruckner and Bijou Phillips. Directed by Jim Gillespie; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Gillespie
More from Jim Gillespie
More films directed by Jim Gillespie, best-rated first: I Know What You Did Last Summer, Billionaire Ransom, Take Down and D-Tox.
Venom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Venom 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 55% User score
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Venom Plot Summary
What happens in Venom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a moody Creole-flavored setting, a mysterious Creole woman unearths a briefcase and drives off into the night, setting off a ripple effect that pulls a tight-knit group of teens into a perilous, almost ritual clash with dark forces. At a faded burger joint, high school senior Eden and her friends—Rachel, CeCe, Ricky, Patty, Tammy, Eric, and Sean—spend an ordinary evening laughing and gossiping about life. The arrival of Ray Sawyer, the town’s tough tow-truck driver, unsettles the mood: Rachel voices fear about him, while Tammy playfully leans into the moment, flashing him a flirtatious smile. As dusk settles, Eden and Eric head home after a long day, only to cross paths with Ray again, who checks in on Eden with wary concern before continuing on his way.
Full summary
The whole story of Venom, scene by scene
Venom Box Office
Venom grossed $881,779 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$881.8K
- US & Canada
- $881.8K
Venom Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Traile
How Well Do You Know Venom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the town's tough tow-truck driver who becomes the undead killer?
Cars in Venom
10 cars on screen, including the Mack M-543 and the 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
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Mack M-543 Main role -
1980 Chevrolet Malibu Important role -
1976 Jeep CJ-7 Important role -
1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Typ 1 Important role
Venom Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Backwater” and “The Reaper”.
- Also known as
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- Backwater
- The Reaper
- อสูรสยอง
- Jad
- Envenenados
- Venom - Biss der Teufelsschlangen
- Болото
- 死水
- נשמה רעה
- Kígyóharapás
- Zehir
- Отрова
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- 베놈
- Veneno
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Venom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Venom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Venom?
Venom runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Venom released?
Venom was released on September 16, 2005.
Who directed Venom?
Venom was directed by Jim Gillespie.
More films by Jim Gillespie Who is in the cast of Venom?
Venom stars Meagan Good, Agnes Bruckner and Bijou Phillips, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Venom make at the box office?
Venom grossed $881,779 worldwide.
How is Venom rated?
Venom has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 25 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Venom have a post-credit scene?
No. Venom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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