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Videodrome

1983 • 1h28m Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

Rating

7.3/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

David Cronenberg

Screenplay

David Cronenberg

Cast

James Woods

Debbie Harry

Sonja Smits

Release date

2/4/1983

Status

Released

Budget

$5,952,000

Revenue

$2,120,439

Origin country

CA

Vote count

2365