Videodrome

Feb 4, 1983

1h 28m

★ 7.3

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Mystery

Production Companies

Guardian Trust Company

Filmplan International

Canadian Film Development Corporation

Famous Players

Videodrome Trailers

Cast

Max Renn

James Woods

Nicki Brand

Debbie Harry

Bianca O'Blivion

Sonja Smits

Harlan

Peter Dvorsky

Barry Convex

Leslie Carlson

Brian O'Blivion

Jack Creley

Masha

Lynne Gorman

Bridey

Julie Khaner

Moses

Reiner Schwarz

Raphael

David Bolt

Rena King

Lally Cadeau

Brolley

Henry Gomez

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