Venom

... but the DVD edition has the option for English or Spanish subtitles.

Echo Bridge is so inconsistent from title to title in whether or not their releases are subtitled and as of this writing, probably 99% of Echo Bridge releases (from their cheapie "20 Horror Films on One Disc!" to single titles) are not subtitled in any way, shape, or form.

As far as a review for "Venom", it was an okay little voodoo-esque thriller with a talented cast of enthusiastic actors who are recognizable to those of us who live for horror flicks:

Agnes Bruckner (as Eden Sinclair, the protagonist)

Jonathan Jackson (as Eric, Eden's on-again, off-again boyfriend)

Meagan Good (as Cece, friend and co-worker of Eden)

The late Deborah Duke (as Miss Emmie, the excavator of "the box" and Cece's aunt)

Bijou Phillips (as Tammy, another friend of Eden)

Laura Ramsey (as Rachel, and yet another friend of Eden)

D.J. Cotrona (as Sean, a friend of Eric),

Method Man (as Deputy Turner),

and the incorrigible Rick Cramer (as the misunderstood truck driver Ray Sawyer)

"Venom" was produced by Kevin Williamson and directed by Jim Gillespie.

I liked "Venom" on DVD enough to pick it up on Blu-ray, assuming that if the DVD had English subtitles that the Blu-ray edition would certainly have subtitles?

I was wrong. The Blu-ray edition of "Venom" is NOT subtitled either in English or Spanish and Echo Bridge has fooled me once again.

In all fairness though, the BD edition does not state that it is subtitled so I really can't blame Echo Bridge for my not being careful enough and not reading the rear-cover specifications.

I enjoyed the film (with all its atmospheric darkness, wetness, greasiness and accursed voodoo-zombie story) and give this well-done horror outing a solid Four Stars out of Five.

But no subtitles for this Blu-ray version when the DVD had subtitle options? That, I don't understand.

"Venom " is one of those movies I thought I would hate because I heard so much negativity about it but I really enjoyed it. Being a fan of the 70's and 80's slashers I crave new Slashers because I have seen all the other ones over and over again.

Venom did NOT disappoint me.

It starts off with a bang and never lets up.I found it to be a very worthy addition to the new horror/slasher flicks'

The voodoo angle was good but not overplayed. I'm simple in that I want to see a killer with an axe , machete butcher knife etc not a bunch of supernatural mumbo jumbo..I don't want to have to wonder if something is a dream or real.

Give me an old fashioned slice and dice and I'm in heaven.and Venom gave me that and I hope to see Venom 2 if so I'm there. Venom has Lot's of great gore effects and good actors I'm a big Agnes Bruckner fan,seeing as she has become quite the Scream Queen.If you are terrified of snakes by all mean watch this,after all isn't being terrified what watching a horror movie is all about ?

(For the record, Mr Jangles used the hook & Chain before Kane in see No Evil...)

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I did not have high hopes, but I am always buying horror films in the hope that they are fun and scary. While this movie would not result in nightmares, the film was quite well done. The camera work, the quality of the compositions and colors, and the acting were all solid and without any critical flaws. The storyline was well thought out and was believable to anyone who appreciates the genre. This kill scenes were gory and the special effects and make up were true to life. Overall, this was a fun voodoo based movie that was worth buying and adding to the collection.

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With the name like "Venom" you would expect a big ole improbable snake. Nope. This is a slasher film. Ray (Rick Cramer) while performing an act of kindness, gets killed and bitten by snakes. These aren't just any snakes, but snakes who have evil souls within them. The souls are transferred through the venom to the dead Ray, who doesn't stay dead. It is up to the teens to save the day.

Other than the manner in which the slasher is created, this film offers nothing really new to the genre. No clever dialouge, no memorable characters, no special killing scenes, no shower scenes. It's Louisiana, voodoo, kids and a slasher. Nice cemetery. I obtained mine on a Wal Mart 20 pack. $5.00 for all 20 films.

Parental Guide: f-bombs. No sex, no nudity. Girl showing off her stolen leather bra, "a crook with a nice rack."

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I sold the DVD edition of this and upgraded to the Blu-ray edition. Very pleased with my purchase. This looks miles better than the DVD copy I had. Made this great movie much more enjoyable to watch.

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