Venomous (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2002, Venomous is a horror and science fiction film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 97 minutes. “There is no antidote.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mutant snakes survived a terrorist attack on a government laboratory, and they now threaten the town of Santa Mira Springs, California. Seismic activity has brought snakes to the surface, where residents are being bitten. Victims can transmit the virus to healthy persons. The military puts the town under quarantine. Local physicians try to control the epidemic, while the military is primarily concerned with keeping the virus a secret.
Who’s in it. Venomous stars Treat Williams as Dr. David Henning, Mary Page Keller as Dr. Christine Edmonton Henning, Hannes Jaenicke as Dr. Eric Foreman and Catherine Dent as Susan Edmonton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Venomous has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venomous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venomous tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venomous (2002)?
- In US, Venomous is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Venomous worth watching?
- Venomous holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venomous?
- Venomous stars Treat Williams, Mary Page Keller, Hannes Jaenicke, Catherine Dent and Tony Denison.
- When was Venomous released?
- Venomous was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.