Videodrome

Videodrome (1983)

R 88 min - Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction - 4 February 1983

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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.

Director: David Cronenberg

Writers: David Cronenberg

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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.

Collections: David Cronenberg

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

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction

Details

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Country: Canada

Language: English

Release Date: 4 February 1983

Box Office

Budget: $5,952,000

Revenue: $2,120,439

Company Credits

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Famous Players, Guardian Trust Company, Filmplan International II

Technical Specs

Runtime: 1 h 28 min