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Venom

2018·112 min

Venom

Directed by Ruben Fleischer

Science FictionAction

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.

Cast

Eddie Brock / Venom

Michelle Williams

Anne Weying

Carlton Drake / Riot

Security Chief Roland Treece

Crew

Producer

Screenplay

Producer

Scott Rosenberg

Screenplay

Producer

Screenplay

Matthew Libatique

Director of Photography

Ludwig Göransson

Original Music Composer

Global rank

#222

Rating

1500

Votes

2

Win rate

50%

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#41 Science Fiction / 128 #99 Action / 249

Year ranking

#5 of 14 releases in 2018

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Reid Scott

Dr. Dan Lewis

Dr. Dora Skirth

Homeless Woman Maria

Woody Harrelson

Cletus Kasady / Carnage

Mrs. Chen

Malcolm C. Murray

Lewis Donate

Dr. Collins

Dr. Emerson

Malaysia EMT / Riot Host

Mission Control Translator

Astronaut J. J. Jameson III

Lobby Guard Richard

Allie

Eddie's TV Producer

Drake Interview Guard #1

Drake Interview Guard #2

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What is Venom about?

Venom (2018) is about 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.

Who directed Venom?

Ruben Fleischer directed Venom (2018).

How highly ranked is Venom?

Venom (2018) is currently ranked #222 on Movie Rankings with a 50% win rate in community comparisons and appears in science fiction ranking pages.

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