Venom
“He never hurt a soul until the day he died.”
Synopsis
A group of teenagers fear for their lives in the swamps of Louisiana, chased by Mr. Jangles, a man possessed by 13 evil souls, and now relentless in his pursuit of new victims.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-25
Top Cast
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Agnes Bruckner
Eden Sinclair
Jonathan Jackson
Eric
Laura Ramsey
Rachel
D.J. Cotrona
Sean
Rick Cramer
Ray Sawyer
Meagan Good
Cece
Bijou Phillips
Tammy
Stacey Travis
Laura
Davetta Sherwood
Patty
Deborah Duke
Miss Emmie
Method Man
Deputy Turner
James Pickens Jr.
Sheriff
Michael James Dukes
Paramedic
David Michel
Officer on crime scene
Pawel Szajda
Ricky
Marcus Lyle Brown
Terry Parker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$882K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Gillespie
- Screenplay & Story
- Brandon Boyce, John Zuur Platten, Flint Dille
- Original Score
- James L. Venable
- Original Title
- Venom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $882K
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Outerbanks Entertainment, Collision Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Gillespie
Brandon Boyce, John Zuur Platten, Flint Dille
James L. Venable
Steve Mason, Alex Nepomniaschy
Paul Martin Smith
Kevin Williamson, Scott Faye, Karen Lauder, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Brandon Boyce
Screenplay
Kevin Williamson
Producer
Paul Martin Smith
Editor
Scott Faye
Producer
James L. Venable
Original Music Composer
Steve Mason
Director of Photography
John Zuur Platten
Screenplay
Karen Lauder
Producer
Flint Dille
Screenplay
Jennifer L. Parsons
Costume Design
Monroe Kelly
Production Design
Greg Strause
Visual Effects Supervisor
Colin Strause
Visual Effects Supervisor
Troy Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Watts
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Venom about?
A group of teenagers fear for their lives in the swamps of Louisiana, chased by Mr. Jangles, a man possessed by 13 evil souls, and now relentless in his pursuit of new victims.
Who directed Venom?
Venom was directed by Jim Gillespie.
Who stars in Venom?
The principal cast of Venom includes Agnes Bruckner, Jonathan Jackson, Laura Ramsey, D.J. Cotrona, Rick Cramer.
When was Venom released and how long is it?
Venom was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did Venom make at the box office?
Venom grossed $882K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Venom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Venom was composed by James L. Venable.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Venom?
Venom holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).