Videodrome (1983)

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

Videodrome (1983) poster

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.

Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Mark Irwin
Editing: Ronald Sanders
Production: Guardian Trust Company, Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
Country: Canada
Language: English, 日本語
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Psychological Horror and Mind Games, Visions of Future and Technology, Nihilistic visions of Future, Virtual Reality and Simulation Confusion, Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld

Keywords

suicide, virtual reality, radio presenter, black market, insanity, paranoia, dystopia, toronto, canada, hallucination, surrealism, sadomasochism, cyberpunk, brainwashing, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, snuff film

Trailer

Videodrome Trailer

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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, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley.
How long is Videodrome?
Videodrome has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Videodrome?
Videodrome is a Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery film.
What is the Filmori rating for Videodrome?
Videodrome has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Videodrome?
Videodrome had a budget of $6M.
How much did Videodrome gross?
Videodrome grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Videodrome produced?
Videodrome was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Videodrome?
The themes of Videodrome include: Psychological Horror and Mind Games, Visions of Future and Technology, Nihilistic visions of Future, Virtual Reality and Simulation Confusion, Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld.