Videodrome

7.3 1983 David Cronenberg 1h 28m
Horror Science Fiction Mystery
Videodrome

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

Cast

James Woods James Woods Max Renn
Debbie Harry Debbie Harry Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits Sonja Smits Bianca O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky Peter Dvorsky Harlan
Leslie Carlson Leslie Carlson Barry Convex
Jack Creley Jack Creley Brian O'Blivion
Lynne Gorman Lynne Gorman Masha
Julie Khaner Julie Khaner Bridey

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel Criterion Channel Amazon Video Amazon Video Apple TV Store Apple TV Store Google Play Movies Google Play Movies

Vibes

Curious Mind Bending Visually Stunning Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Videodrome

eXistenZ
eXistenZ 1999
Cronenberg's tech-flesh nightmares. Two films about the moment technology stops being a tool and becomes an organ. The Ring
The Ring 2002
Screens that change your body. Two films about the terrifying idea that what you watch can rewire you permanently. A Scanner Darkly
A Scanner Darkly 2006
Technology rewiring perception. Two films about people whose tools turn on them and dissolve their sense of self.

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