Videodrome

Poster for the movie "Videodrome"
Poster for the movie "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.

Details

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Country:   Canada
Language:  English
Release Date:  4 February 1983

Box Office

Budget:  $5,952,000
Revenue:  $2,120,439

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 28 min