Videodrome
1983
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
February 4, 1983
Director
David Cronenberg
Runtime
1h 28m
Cast
James WoodsDebbie HarrySonja SmitsPeter DvorskyLeslie CarlsonJack CreleyLynne GormanJulie KhanerReiner SchwarzDavid Bolt
Production
Guardian Trust CompanyFilmplan InternationalCanadian Film Development CorporationFamous Players
Genres
HorrorScience FictionMystery