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Venom
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Venom

1981 · 93 min Horror Thriller
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: Piers Haggard

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Klaus Kinski

Klaus Kinski

Jacques Müller (Jacmel)

Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed

Dave Averconnelly

Nicol Williamson

Nicol Williamson

Cmdr. William Bulloch

Sarah Miles

Sarah Miles

Dr. Marion Stowe

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Howard Anderson

Cornelia Sharpe

Cornelia Sharpe

Ruth Hopkins

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Lance Holcomb

Philip Hopkins

Susan George

Susan George

Louise Andrews

Michael Gough

Michael Gough

David Ball

Mike Gwilym

Mike Gwilym

Det. Constable Dan Spencer

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