Sony Pictures ReleasingAfter months of teasers and rumours, Venom has finally hit UK cinemas, albeit to some decidedly mixed reviews.
Like many other modern superhero movies, there was a post-credit scene to give the audience something to chew on while the await the inevitable sequel.
And this post-credits sequence did not disappoint, giving comic book fans a glimpse of Woody Harrelson playing sinister Marvel super villain Carnage, aka Cletus Kasady.
Much like Eddie Brock, Kasady’s body was invaded by an alien symbiote. However, even when he was an ‘ordinary’ human he was still a dark and frightening character.
Before his symbiotic transformation, Kasady was a disturbed serial killer, who merged with Venom’s offspring Carnage during a prison breakout.
According to Marvel, Kasady has a much different relationship with his symbiote than divided Brock:
The symbiote amplified his psychotic nature making him even less mentally stable than he had been previously, and therefore even more dangerous.
An interesting note is that, unlike Venom, Carnage is a singular entity, referring to himself as “I” instead of “We”, because the symbiote has actually merged into Kasady’s bloodstream.
The post-credits scene in question truly sets the scene for the violent, destructive Kasady. A leather clad Brock can be seen biking up to a maximum security prison in San Quentin, preparing to visit a high security inmate.
There are Hannibal Lector vibes all round as Brock arrives at the prison, coming face to face with a red headed Woody Harrelson in a straitjacket. It is clear even in this brief scene that this is no ordinary prisoner.
With a satisfying creepiness, Kasady can be heard warning Brock:
When I get out of here – and I will – there’s going to be carnage.Despite their shared experiences of sharing their bodies with an alien life force, it is looking highly unlikely these characters will become best buds any time soon.
“Venom post-credit scene sets up Woody Harrelson as Carnage”YOU WHAT
—HELLegia
(@ELEGlA_) October 3, 2018
Venom was actually lots of fun, Cant wait for Carnage to appear, Woody Harrelson is the perfect choice— Christopher Galazka (@ChrisG_TSU) October 3, 2018
My first reaction to Woody Harrelson as Carnage was a wince. Then I thought about it more & while he doesn't really fit the idea of Carnage, he could pull off Cletus pretty convincingly. Slap some CGI on him & the symbiote voice changer & sure, it works.— Pʜᴏᴇɴɪx
…wait…wait…Woody Harrelson is in VENOM and is playing CARNAGE? What…what the shit?— An American Werewolf In Louisiana (@neokefka_99) October 2, 2018
‘Do you want to know what…me being a serial killer is like? Do you want to know…the Carnage?’ – Woody Harrelson, Venom (2018)— TatePuft Venom (@tategerber) October 2, 2018
His performance as serial killer Mickey Knox in controversial black comedy Natural Born Killers (1994) is notably chilling.
Harrelson would have no problem playing a character who – according to Marvel lore – murdered his own grandmother in his youth.
Those who have watched the post-credits scene have offered a wealth of opinions on the casting choice, with many approving of the choice of Academy Award nominated Harrelson.
Bringing that natural born killer steez….. ok #woodyharrelson i see you #Venom #carnage #MCU #Marvel pic.twitter.com/3ULLE2v0kz— Sid Sosa (@SigmaSid6) October 3, 2018
Carnage has to played right! It's a must. I wanna see a heath ledger's joker type performance.— Ben of LDN #NoLiesWereTold(@BigBenOfLDN) October 3, 2018
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