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Videodrome

1983 88 min ★ 7.3 Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.

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Cast

James Woods

Max Renn

Debbie Harry

Nicki Brand

Sonja Smits

Bianca O'Blivion

Peter Dvorsky

Harlan

Leslie Carlson

Barry Convex

Jack Creley

Brian O'Blivion

Lynne Gorman

Masha

Julie Khaner

Bridey

Reiner Schwarz

Moses

David Bolt

Raphael

Details

Director

David Cronenberg

Tagline

"First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body."

Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$5,952,000

Revenue

$2,120,439

Production

Filmplan International

Reviews

CinemaSerf

February 9, 2023

★ 6/10

"Max" (James Woods) runs a television channel that specialises in adult content. Always on the look out for new and more innovative and shocking content, he stumbles upon a brief series of satellite images that tantalise him. It's on a television talk show that he meets "Nicki" (Debbie Harry) who has a penchant for sex with a twist - and that not only turns them both on, but furthers his desire to...