VENOM: 5 Things We Need To See In Sony's Upcoming SPIDER-MAN Spinoff
Sony's long delayed Venom recently got a release date, but what does the spinoff need to do in order to succeed and deliver the take on the symbiote fans want? Here are five must-have suggestions!
It's been talked about for years, but with a 2018 release date now set, it appears as if we can finally expect to see Venom become a reality. Little to nothing is known about the movie right now beyond who wrote the latest draft of the screenplay, but it's a project which it's easy to be in equal parts excited and worried about. Simply put, Venom is either going to be awesome or downright awful.
I definitely think it has some potential, though, and here, you will find my thoughts on the five things this spinoff must do in order to both succeed and deliver a story fans of the iconic villain will love.
From certain plot points to characters who must be included and must-haves when it comes to the tone, Venom following the directions below will help ensure that this adaptation is something special and worth the wait after years of it being talked about but with nothing concrete happening...
5. Spider-Man
Personally, I would love to see Peter Parker get the alien costume during the events of Avengers: Infinity War, with him appearing sporadically throughout Venom in order for Eddie Brock's origin story to be told in a satisfying manner. This cameo of sorts leaves the door open to a proper confrontation between the two down the line and would keep fans happy. Unfortunately, I'm not sure Sony realises that, but so long as Spidey is referenced in some way, that's better than Venom being given a whole new origin story where Peter doesn't factor into the story in any way. That just wouldn't be Venom!
4. An R-Rating
Now, you may think me talking about an R-Rated movie which needs a Spider-Man cameo is something of a contradiction given that hero's popularity with youngsters, but it was only a few years ago that the likes of Wolverine and Colossus showing up in anything other than a family friendly summer blockbuster was unfathomable. The game has changed and regardless of your feelings on Venom becoming a reality, there's no denying that it has the potential to exceed expectations with an all-important R.
3. Eddie Brock
That's why I think the best option is to stick with Eddie Brock. His "Lethal Protector" gimmick could work really well, especially with the action moved to San Francisco, while his religious fanaticism and hatred of Peter Parker could be every bit as fun to watch here as it was in the comic books. When it comes to Venom, Eddie is the real deal and I just hope Sony delivers the classic version rather this his nerdy and weedy Ultimate Universe counterpart.
2. The Classic Costume
For me, Spider-Man 3 was a let down in regards to how the costume itself was portrayed (essentially just a black version of Spidey's suit), so it would be great for this movie to go for the traditional smooth, black look and the massive white logo on his chest. Venom's costume is a simple one, so surely even Sony can't drop the ball here and with a blueish tinge, I think this could end up being one of the most comic book faithful and coolest looking outfits we've seen on the big screen in quite some time. In terms of size, I'd like to think he'll be bigger than Topher Grace's version, but not the man eating giant seen in some recent comics!
1. Carnage
Introducing Carnage here would be a much better option, particularly if things head down an R-Rated route. Not only would this psychopath add some horror elements to Venom, but his inclusion could lead to this being a psychological thriller along the lines of Se7en as Brock finds himself trying to take the villain down as he uses his symbiote to go on a horrifying killing spree. This may be wishful thinking on my part, but an introduction for Carnage in Venom could even lead to a "Maximum Carnage" adaptation somewhere down the line, something it would be amazing to see on the big screen!
What do you guys think a Venom movie most needs to feature in order to succeed? As always, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below.