The read
Audiences rate it 31 points higher than critics do. Number 2 of 3 in its series by score.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic35/100
Audiences rate it 31 points higher than critics do.
17,555 audience votes
Key crew
- Jeff PinknerScreenplay
- Scott RosenbergScreenplay
- Ruben FleischerDirector
- Kelly MarcelScreenplay
- Ludwig GöranssonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tom HardyEddie Brock / Venom
- Michelle WilliamsAnne Weying
- Riz AhmedCarlton Drake / Riot
- Scott HazeSecurity Chief Roland Treece
- Reid ScottDr. Dan Lewis
- Jenny SlateDr. Dora Skirth
- Melora WaltersHomeless Woman Maria
- Woody HarrelsonCletus Kasady / Carnage
- Peggy LuMrs. Chen
- Malcolm C. MurrayLewis Donate
- Sope AlukoDr. Collins
- Wayne PéréDr. Emerson
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Themes
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