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Venom

Movie·2018·Science Fiction, Action·1h 52m·6.8 (17,270)·Directed by Ruben Fleischer

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Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.

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Tom HardyTom HardyEddie Brock / VenomMichelle WilliamsMichelle WilliamsAnne WeyingRiz AhmedRiz AhmedCarlton Drake / RiotScott HazeScott HazeSecurity Chief Roland TreeceReid ScottReid ScottDr. Dan LewisJenny SlateJenny SlateDr. Dora SkirthMelora WaltersMelora WaltersHomeless Woman MariaWoody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonCletus Kasady / Carnage

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