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Videodrome(1983)
Status: Released
Date: 1983-02-04
73%
2456 Votes
Time: 1h 28m
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.
Languages: English, Japanese.
Countries:
Canada
Budget: $5,952,000.00
Revenue: $2,120,439.00
ProductionCompanies:
Filmplan International
Movie: Videodrome
Top 10 Billed Cast
James Woods
Max Renn
Debbie Harry
Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits
Bianca O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky
Harlan
Leslie Carlson
Barry Convex
Lynne Gorman
Masha
Julie Khaner
Bridey
Reiner Schwarz
Moses
Video Trailer Videodrome
Video: Original Trailer
Original Trailer
Trailer
Comedian Richard Sandling and Ashens explore the world of Videodrome
Cronenberg Had No Ending for ‘Videodrome’ While Filming!
Cronenberg Had to Re-Train Debbie Harry for the Camera In 'Videodrome'
Late-Night Signals, Static, and the Birth of 'Videodrome'
Michael Lennick on Videodrome
The Prop That Was Too Dangerous to Wear in 'Videodrome'
All 8 videos
Original Trailer - Trailer
Trailer - Trailer
Comedian Richard Sandling and Ashens explore the world of Videodrome - Featurette
Cronenberg Had No Ending for ‘Videodrome’ While Filming! - Featurette
Cronenberg Had to Re-Train Debbie Harry for the Camera In 'Videodrome' - Featurette
Late-Night Signals, Static, and the Birth of 'Videodrome' - Featurette
Michael Lennick on Videodrome - Featurette
The Prop That Was Too Dangerous to Wear in 'Videodrome' - Featurette
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