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Videodrome
Videodrome

Videodrome

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

Genres

HorrorScience FictionMystery

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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.

Others

Budget

$5952000

Revenue

$2120439

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

04 February 1983

Country

Canada

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

Reiner Schwarz

Reiner Schwarz

Moses

David Bolt

David Bolt

Raphael

Lally Cadeau

Lally Cadeau

Rena King

Henry Gomez

Henry Gomez

Brolley

Harvey Chao

Harvey Chao

Japanese Salesman

David Tsubouchi

David Tsubouchi

Japanese Salesman

Kay Hawtrey

Kay Hawtrey

Matron

Sam Malkin

Sam Malkin

Sidewalk Derelict

Bob Church

Bob Church

Newscaster

Jayne Eastwood

Jayne Eastwood

Woman Caller

Franciszka Hedland

Franciszka Hedland

Bellydancer

David Cronenberg

David Cronenberg

Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)

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