Venom (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, Venom is a thriller and horror film directed by Jim Gillespie, running about 85 minutes. “He never hurt a soul until the day he died.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Venom stars Agnes Bruckner as Eden Sinclair, Jonathan Jackson as Eric, Laura Ramsey as Rachel and D.J. Cotrona as Sean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Venom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $881.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venom (2005)?
- In US, Venom is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Venom worth watching?
- Venom holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venom?
- Venom stars Agnes Bruckner, Jonathan Jackson, Laura Ramsey, D.J. Cotrona and Rick Cramer.
- When was Venom released?
- Venom was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.