Venom

A group of NYPD officers are infected with a strange, flesh-eating virus during a drug bust gone wrong in an inner-city apartment. As the infection spreads, they begin to lose their humanity and turn on each other, becoming monsters in their own right. One officer, Detective Holloway, races against time to find a cure before the virus consumes them all and unleashes a terrifying plague upon the city.

Abel Ferrara's 'Venom' is a low-budget, gritty horror film that garnered mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its pacing and uneven tone, though some found merit in its visceral horror elements and Ferrara's distinct directorial style. It is not widely considered a standout in the genre.

• Praised for its raw, independent feel and occasional moments of effective horror.

• Criticized for a disjointed plot and inconsistent performances.

• Seen by some as a typical example of Abel Ferrara's uncompromising, often bleak, filmmaking approach.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Venom' (2011) is not widely documented on public platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Despite the title and its comic book connection, the 2011 film 'Venom' directed by Abel Ferrara is not directly related to Marvel's Venom character; it's a completely independent horror film about a flesh-eating virus.