Rent Venom for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for DVD, Blu-ray & Games rental
1000's of films to stream instantly to your PC, TV or PS3^TM at no extra cost

Venom Reviews

2005

50
from 1961 members

Director Jim Gillespie's hit slasher film from 1997, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, saw four teens being stalked by a shadowy figure. In 2005, Gillespie helms VENOM, a further entry into the stalk-and-slash genre that sees the director returning to familiar ground. The plot follows a group of teenagers who meet their maker, .. Read more

Starring	Agnes Bruckner, Jonathan Jackson, Rick Cramer, Bijou Phillips
Director	Jim Gillespie
Genres	Horror, Thriller

Sign up Venom DVD

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Critic's review of Venom
View all (1)
- Shot under the title Backwater and test-screened as The Reaper, this puddle of swamp bilge produced by Scream writer... read more on Time Out
- 49211
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:19
Write your own review »
Most helpful member's review of Venom
View all members' reviews (25)
- - 9
  - 3
  Good film
  
  This is a good film if you like horrors, not an absolute scary film but well watchable unlike some movies you watch so far in and get bored, this one is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 365905
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - ROBANDEMMA
  - Dumfries and Galloway
  - 04 Jun 2006 at 21:36
Most recent members' reviews of Venom
View all members' reviews (25)
- - 0
  - 0
  venom
  
  this was a good film.
  
  Report this review
- 842150
- - gooza
  - 2 reviews
  - Alnwick
  - 23 Dec 2009 at 20:15
- - 0
  - 0
  Gory Slasher!
  
  ...ala HALLOWEEN meets DAWSON'S CREEK.
  
  From the writer and producer of Dawson's Creek and Scream.
  
  A nice looking gory Horrormovie ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 821575
- - Brighouse1971
  - 146 reviews
  - Brighouse, WY
  - 15 Oct 2009 at 21:43
- - 1
  - 0
  Awful
  
  Didn't like this film thought it was crap and a waste of time, the snake looked awful and the effects were poor
  
  Report this review
- 807291
- - CheesyPeas
  - 12 reviews
  - Ware
  - 05 Sep 2009 at 15:39
- - 0
  - 0
  not bad
  
  Well its not that bad actually. Not the best horror movie in the world but by far not the worst!
  
  Report this review
- 752410
- - jennyren
  - 74 reviews
  - Leek
  - 04 May 2009 at 20:29
- - 0
  - 0
  venom
  
  I didn't realize but i seen it before. It was good.
  
  Report this review
- 746715
- - a customer
  - Belfast
  - 23 Apr 2009 at 00:41
- - 0
  - 0
  complete gore fest!
  
  Good slasher/gore movie.worth a watch.
  
  Report this review
- 653052
- - a customer
  - Glasgow
  - 02 Nov 2008 at 03:48
- - 0
  - 0
  not what i expected
  
  it wasnt what i expected,thought through the title it would have had more snakes etc.the story was a bit dull and not the type for me 2 watch twice.it was ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 641426
- - sjcp
  - 5 reviews
  - Swansea
  - 09 Oct 2008 at 14:32
- - 0
  - 0
  Cheesy but well made
  
  Well made film but difficult to follow in places and also a bit cheesy!
  
  Report this review
- 623593
- - a customer
  - Newton Abbot
  - 03 Sep 2008 at 18:49
- - 0
  - 0
  good film
  
  this was a good film to watch i was hooked watching it,worth getting out to see,i lke these sort of films but not enough gore for me as iam a horror fan,go on ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 612424
- - redgymshoes
  - 274 reviews
  - Boldon Colliery
  - 12 Aug 2008 at 13:21
- - 0
  - 0
  great
  
  this was a good horror your typical voodoo tale that had me runnibg for cover a real blood gore if this is your thing.
  
  Report this review
- 605798
- - a customer
  - London
  - 30 Jul 2008 at 19:14
View all members' reviews (25)

- - 9
  - 3
  Good film
  
  This is a good film if you like horrors, not an absolute scary film but well watchable unlike some movies you watch so far in and get bored, this one is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 365905
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - ROBANDEMMA
  - Dumfries and Galloway
  - 04 Jun 2006 at 21:36
- - 5
  - 2
  If You Enjoyed
  
  Watching this film, parts of it reminded me of 'Skeleton Key'. Both deal in some way with Voodoo, but that's where the similarities end.
  read more »
  
  Report this review
- 209884
- - TheKIngOfFuh
  - 83 reviews
  - 22 Feb 2006 at 10:00
- - 3
  - 1
  Stalk and slash
  
  This was a reasonably good horror a little like Jason and Michael Myers, but with attitude story line could have been bit better but overall worth a view.
  
  Report this review
- 366257
- - molliemunchkin
  - Herefordshire
  - 12 Jun 2006 at 21:07
- - 2
  - 0
  Entertaining if forgettable
  
  Venom is like a cross between I Know What You Did Last Summer, Skeleton Key, and any random slasher movie, with the acting of the usual standard of any average ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 289034
- - DJM666
  - 271 reviews
  - Walsall
  - 25 Sep 2006 at 18:31
- - 2
  - 0
  Thrilling, Gripping.
  
  Watching this I was glued throughout, and in no time the movie was over.
  
  This film is definatly a thrilling experience, rent it, highly recommended... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 589623
- - James69667
  - 6 reviews
  - Barrow-in-Furness
  - 28 Jun 2008 at 13:50
- - 1
  - 0
  Awful
  
  Didn't like this film thought it was crap and a waste of time, the snake looked awful and the effects were poor
  
  Report this review
- 807291
- - CheesyPeas
  - 12 reviews
  - Ware
  - 05 Sep 2009 at 15:39
- - 0
  - 0
  ok
  
  If you want more in depth voodoo though go for The skeleton Key this is more a voodoo come killer.
  
  Its a good film though
  
  Report this review
- 239116
- - a customer
  - Blackpool
  - 01 May 2006 at 11:23
- - 0
  - 0
  Good Film.
  
  This was a good film,
  
  Worth a look.
  
  Report this review
- 254756
- - a customer
  - Essex.
  - 15 Jun 2006 at 10:48
- - 1
  - 1
  good
  
  its a good film, what more can i say, lol.
  
  Report this review
- 256422
- - a customer
  - aylesbury
  - 20 Jun 2006 at 18:48
- - 0
  - 0
  good film
  
  yes i agree with the other reviews of this film good story line a few scary moments but a familiar ending another sequel on the way i think.
  
  Report this review
- 264739
- - a customer
  - cornwall,england
  - 16 Jul 2006 at 13:40

< Prev
1
2
3
Next >

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- Venom
  
  Director Jim Gillespie's hit slasher film from 1997, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, saw four teens being stalked by a shadowy figure. In 2005, Gillespie helms VENOM, a further entry into the stalk-and-slash genre that sees the director returning to familiar ground. The plot follows a group of ...