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Venom (1981)

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International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couples child. Their plan comes unstuck when, a deadly Black Mamba sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes,and the ... See full summary »

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Cast

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Jacques Müller
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Dave Averconnelly
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Cmdr. William Bulloch
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Dr. Marion Stowe
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Howard Anderson
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Ruth Hopkins
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Philip Hopkins
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Louise Andrews
Mike Gwilym ...
Det. Constable Dan Spencer
Paul Williamson ...
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David Ball
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Mrs. Loewenthal
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Lord Dunning
John Forbes-Robertson ...
Sgt. Nash
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International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couples child. Their plan comes unstuck when, a deadly Black Mamba sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes,and the terrorists and several hostages are trapped in the boy's London home. A tense evening is had by all as the snake creeps around the house picking off the various characters one by one. Written by R Lindsay

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Kidnappers terrify... black mamba's kill! See more »

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Horror | Thriller

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29 January 1982 (USA)  »

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In the DVD commentary director Piers Haggard states that stars Oliver Reed and Klaus Kinski hated each other during production. Reed would constantly provoke Kinski until he would lose his temper. See more »

Goofs

When Dr stowe is told to get up by Kinski, she anticipates the terrorist's action by grabbing the scarf before Kinsi wraps her hand in it. See more »

Crazy Credits

The Producers wish to extend their thanks to David Ball, overseer of reptiles at London Zoo, without whose skill and courage in the handling of the deadly Black Mamba, this film could not have been made. See more »

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Referenced in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) See more »

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"Our Song"
(uncredited)
Music by Roger Webb
Hudson Music Ltd
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this film has bite
9 November 2003 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

A trio of kidnappers headed by Klaus Kinski plan to snatch a young boy, but things go awry & through a series of unforeseen events they're hold up in the house with a deadly venomous snake. Pretty taunt & lean thriller. Most of the actors do a fine job. One of the better killer snake movies out there.

My Grade: B-

DVD Extras: Director's commentary; Theatrical trailer; 4 TV spots; poster & stills gallery; Bios for Klaus Kinski & Oliver Reed


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