Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a 2021 American superhero film directed by Andy Serkis, serving as a sequel to the 2018 film Venom. The movie continues the story of Eddie Brock, portrayed by Tom Hardy, and his symbiote Venom as they confront a new and formidable adversary, Carnage.
Plot Summary
Eddie Brock, an investigative journalist, struggles to coexist with the alien symbiote Venom. Their uneasy partnership is tested when Eddie interviews incarcerated serial killer Cletus Kasady, played by Woody Harrelson. During a confrontation, Kasady becomes the host for a new symbiote, Carnage, leading to a violent escape from prison. As Carnage wreaks havoc, Eddie and Venom must overcome their differences to stop the deadly threat posed by Kasady and his symbiote offspring.
Cast and Characters
Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom: A journalist bonded with an alien symbiote, granting him superhuman abilities.
Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady / Carnage: A psychotic serial killer who becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage.
Michelle Williams as Anne Weying: Eddie's ex-fiancée who becomes entangled in his chaotic life.
Naomie Harris as Frances Barrison / Shriek: Kasady's love interest with sonic abilities that pose a threat to symbiotes.
Reid Scott as Dr. Dan Lewis: Anne's fiancé and a supportive figure in her life.
Stephen Graham as Detective Patrick Mulligan: A law enforcement officer investigating Kasady's crimes.
Production Details
Directed by Andy Serkis, the film features a screenplay by Kelly Marcel, based on a story co-written with Tom Hardy. The production utilized advanced CGI and motion capture technology to bring the symbiote characters to life, with filming locations including Leavesden Studios in England and various sites in San Francisco.
Music
The film's score was composed by Marco Beltrami, known for his work on several Marvel-based films. Additionally, Eminem contributed the song "Last One Standing" in collaboration with Skylar Grey, Polo G, and Mozzy, adding a contemporary edge to the soundtrack.
Release and Reception
Venom: Let There Be Carnage premiered in London on September 14, 2021, and was released in the United States on October 1, 2021. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office success, grossing $506 million worldwide and becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2021.
Sequel
A sequel titled Venom: The Last Dance was released on October 25, 2024, continuing the adventures of Eddie Brock and Venom as they face new challenges and adversaries.
Conclusion
Venom: Let There Be Carnage delivers a high-octane blend of action and sci-fi elements, exploring the complex relationship between Eddie Brock and his symbiote counterpart. With dynamic performances and intense visual effects, the film offers an engaging experience for fans of the superhero genre.