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Venom

R1h 33m1981Piers Haggard
IMDb: 5.8/10Rotten: 33%
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"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.

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London, EnglandSnakeTerrorismAttempted Robbery

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What is Venom (1981) 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.

Who stars in Venom?

Venom stars Klaus Kinski (Jacques Müller (Jacmel)), Oliver Reed (Dave Averconnelly), Nicol Williamson (Cmdr. William Bulloch), Sarah Miles (Dr. Marion Stowe), Sterling Hayden (Howard Anderson). The film was directed by Piers Haggard.

How long is Venom?

Venom has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Venom worth watching?

Venom holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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