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Videodrome (1983)

Movie ★ 7.2 88 min

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.

David Cronenberg Director David Cronenberg Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 4, 1983
Runtime
88 min
Rating
R
Budget
$6.0M
Box office
$2.1M
IMDb
tt0086541
Country
Language
,
Studio
Filmplan International

Themes

Cast

James Woods James Woods Max Renn Debbie Harry Debbie Harry Nicki Brand Sonja Smits Sonja Smits Bianca O'Blivion Peter Dvorsky Peter Dvorsky Harlan Leslie Carlson Leslie Carlson Barry Convex Jack Creley Brian O'Blivion Lynne Gorman Lynne Gorman Masha Julie Khaner Julie Khaner Bridey Reiner Schwarz Reiner Schwarz Moses David Bolt Raphael Lally Cadeau Lally Cadeau Rena King Henry Gomez Brolley Harvey Chao Japanese Salesman David Tsubouchi Japanese Salesman Kay Hawtrey Kay Hawtrey Matron Sam Malkin Sam Malkin Sidewalk Derelict Bob Church Newscaster Jayne Eastwood Jayne Eastwood Woman Caller

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Frequently asked questions

What is Videodrome about?
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.
Who directed Videodrome?
Videodrome was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in Videodrome?
Videodrome stars James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky.
When was Videodrome released?
Videodrome is a 1983 horror, science fiction, mystery film.
Where can I watch Videodrome?
You can watch Videodrome with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.