Videodrome
2269 reviews
Horror/Sci-Fi
1h 28m
1983
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...
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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.
- DirectorDavid Cronenberg
- Release4 February 1983
- Genre
- Duration1h 28m
- Budget$5,952,000
- Revenue$2,120,439
- Rate2269 reviews
- Productions
Guardian Trust Company, Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation
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

Lally Cadeau
Rena King

Kay Hawtrey
Matron

Sam Malkin
Sidewalk Derelict

Jayne Eastwood
Woman Caller

David Cronenberg
Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)
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