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VENOM

VENOM

Drama•Romance

A modern Romeo and Juliet adaptation that follows Shakespeare's beloved characters through found footage, movement, and the poison that lingers when two worlds collide

VENOM is an experimental contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, exploring love, rivalry, identity, and the destructive forces that surround young people searching for connection. Set against the intensity of modern relationships and social expectations, VENOM follows two individuals drawn together by an undeniable connection while caught in a world shaped by conflict, desire, and the consequences of inherited hatred. Blurring the lines between romance and tragedy, the film examines how love can become both salvation and destruction. Through a stylized visual language and emotionally charged performances, VENOM transforms a classic story of forbidden love into a raw exploration of obsession, vulnerability, and the choices that define us.

Abigail Johnson · Director

Abigail Johnson · Screenplay

StatusPost Production
LanguageEN
Release Date—

Actors

Abigail Johnson

Abigail Johnson

Jules

Jonah Devoy

Romy

David Sierra

Q

Stoli Wolfgang

Tibby

Yolee Louis

Angie

José Zayas

Ben

Hayley Phelan

Lady Capulet

Nico Spataro

Paris

Sara Fryer

Rosaline

Brady Allen

Peter

Sylvia Ryan

Capulet Girl

Addison McQuate

Young Jules

Nia Wright

Movement Ensemble

Ida Mihok

Movement Ensemble

Evelyn Johnson

Movement Ensemble

Jemaine Kirkland

Movement Ensemble

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