Amusing Blu-ray trailer for Venom paints the film as a romantic comedy

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

VENOM was one of those films which split critics and audiences. Although the film received generally negative reviews, audiences seemed to have quite a lot of fun with it and VENOM went on to gross $822 million worldwide; Far from the box-office bomb which many were expecting. Those of you who enjoyed the film will soon be able to bring it home as Sony Pictures have announced that VENOM will be released on Digital on December 11, 2018, followed by a release on Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD on December 18, 2018. The studio also released a new trailer for VENOM, seen above, which admits what we've known in our hearts all along: VENOM is a full-fledged romantic comedy.

As far as goodies go, the 4K Ultra HD release will include the film presented with Dolby Vision high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, as well as the following special features which will be included on both releases:

  • Venom Mode: When selecting this mode the film will engage informative pop-ups throughout the film to provide insight on the movie’s relationship to the comics, and to reveal hidden references that even a seasoned Venom-fan may have missed!
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes: These deleted and extended scenes will give fans even more of the Venom action they loved in theaters!
    • Ride to Hospital – Eddie and Venom take a ride to the hospital.
    • Car Alarm – Let’s just say that Venom is not fond of car alarms.
    • San Quentin – Extended post-credits scene at San Quentin.
  • From Symbiote to Screen: A mini documentary about the history of Venom in comics and his journey to the big screen. Interviews with Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Ruben Fleischer, Oliver Scholl, and Director and Comic Fanboy Kevin Smith.
  • The Lethal Protector in Action: Go behind the scenes with the production crew and learn the secrets behind the awesome Motorcycle stunts, wire stunts, and drones.
  • Venom Vision: A look at how Ruben Fleischer came to the project, gathered his team, and made Venom a reality. Utilizes interviews from cast, crew, and producers as well as Fleischer himself.
  • Designing Venom: Designing and creating Venom meant a huge challenge for VFX artists; follow the amazing journey.
  • Symbiote Secrets: Blink and you may have missed it! Enjoy the hidden references throughout the film.
  • 8 Select Scenes Pre-Vis sequences: See the progression of the visual effects, storyboards and fight chorography compared to the finished film.
  • “Venom” by Eminem – Music Video
  • “Sunflower” by Post Malone, Swae Lee (From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)
  • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Sneak Peek: Meanwhile in another universe…

Source: Sony Pictures

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