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Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2021

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Movie details

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

“You are what you eat.”

2021 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 1h 37m

Critical arithmetic

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6.7 / 10

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After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Andy Serkis

Written by

Kelly Marcel · Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Eddie Brock / Venom

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Cletus Kasady / Carnage

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Anne Weying

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Frances Louise Barrison / Shriek

Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Dr. Dan Lewis

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Detective Mulligan

Peggy Lu

Peggy Lu

Mrs. Chen

Court is in session

Put Venom: Let There Be Carnage on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.