U.S. distributors Blue Underground have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Piers Haggard's film
Venom (1981), starring Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles, Sterling Hayden, and Susan George. The release will be available for purchase on May 31.
Synopsis: It was supposed to be the perfect crime: the sexy maid (Susan George of Straw Dogs), a psychotic chauffer (Oliver Reed of Revolver) and an international terrorist (the legendary Klaus Kinski) kidnap a wealthy ten-year-old boy from his elegant London townhouse. but they didn't count on a murdered cop, a desperate hostage siege and one very unexpected houseguest: a furious Black Mamba, the most lethal and aggressive snake known to nature. It can attack from ten feet away. It's bite brings excruciating death, and it is on the loose. Now, terror knows no antidote... and the ultimate in slithering mayhem is Venom.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Director Piers Haggard
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
- TV Spots
- Poster & Still Gallery
- BONUS Collectable Booklet featuring new writing by Fangoria Editor Michael Gingold

Reversible cover