Videodrome (1983)
First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Videodrome |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 4, 1983 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | dystopia, virtual reality, surrealism, black market, toronto, canada, suicide, paranoia, hallucination, insanity, surreal, sadomasochism, radio presenter |
FAQ
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.
When was Videodrome released?
Videodrome was released on Feb 4, 1983 (status: Released).
Who directed Videodrome?
David Cronenberg directed Videodrome.
What is the TMDB rating of Videodrome?
Videodrome has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 2,574 votes.