Venom

1981 · 93 min · EN · R · 5.7 (68 votes)

Dir. Piers Haggard · Starring Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles, Sterling Hayden, Cornelia Sharpe · Music Michael Kamen

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International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and the terrorists and several hostages are trapped in the boy's London home.

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A suffocating, primal fear grips a London townhouse as a deadly viper turns a hostage situation into a desperate fight for survival. The tension ratchets up with every slither, making for a grim, visceral experience.

claustrophobictensegrislysuspensefulsteadygritty realism70s/80s thrillerpractical effects horrorsurvivalclass conflicturban decay

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