Venom (2018) is a superhero film that explores the origin story of the iconic antihero, Venom, from Marvel Comics. The film follows Eddie Brock, a down-on-his-luck investigative journalist who, while investigating the Life Foundation, becomes the host of an alien symbiote. The symbiote, known as Venom, grants Eddie incredible powers, but also causes a chaotic and destructive transformation, as it needs to bond with a human host to survive. As Eddie struggles with his new identity, he faces the villainous Carlton Drake, the head of the Life Foundation, who is also experimenting with symbiotes in a dangerous bid for power.

The film explores Eddie’s internal conflict as he tries to maintain his humanity while being influenced by the symbiote’s violent urges. As Venom, Eddie begins to embrace the symbiote’s powers to fight back against those who seek to misuse them. The movie blends action, humor, and a bit of horror, presenting an unconventional superhero story where the protagonist is far from a traditional hero. Venom became a box office success, paving the way for sequels and further exploration of the character’s journey.