On March 25th, Blue Underground proudly presents the world premiere of the British horror-thriller classic Venom on 4K UHD + Blu-ray. This release features a brand-new 4K restoration packed with exclusive bonus content.
Tell the kids about Venom!
Venom stars Susan George (Straw Dogs) and Oliver Reed (The Devils) as a maid and chauffeur who team up with international terrorist Klaus Kinski (Nosferatu the Vampyre) to kidnap the grandson of their wealthy boss, played by Sterling Hayden (Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb). However, their meticulously planned heist unravels when the kidnapped grandson inadvertently brings home a snake—a deadly Black Mamba—that escapes in a posh London apartment, turning the abduction into a desperate fight for survival.
Directed by Piers Haggard (The Blood on Satan’s Claw) and based on the novel by best-selling author Alan Scholefield (Great Elephant), Venom is a riveting blend of kidnapping drama and horror. The film features an all-star cast including:
- Nicol Williamson (Excalibur)
- Sarah Miles (Blow-Up)
- Cornelia Sharpe (Serpico)
Tell me about those Special Features
The 4K UHD + Blu-ray Edition of Venom is loaded with premium extras:
- Audio Commentaries:
- Archival commentary with Director Piers Haggard
- New commentary with film historians Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson, and Eugenio Ercolani
- Video Interviews:
- With Editor/Second Unit Director Michael Bradsell
- With Makeup Artist Nick Dudman
- With Author & Critic Kim Newman
- With Allan Bryce from The Dark Side
- Additional Extras:
- Trailers and TV spots
- A still gallery
- First Pressing includes an embossed slipcover and a collectible booklet featuring an essay by Michael Gingold
Final Thoughts
With its meticulously restored visuals, all-star cast, and a treasure trove of bonus content, Venom on 4K UHD + Blu-ray offers a definitive experience for fans of British horror-thrillers. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of cinematic history and witness a thrilling tale of abduction, survival, and unexpected chaos in a posh London setting.
