Videodrome

Videodrome

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

18+ 1983 · 88 min · ★ 7.3 (3K) · Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

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.

Directed by David Cronenberg · Written by David Cronenberg

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James Woods Max Renn
Debbie Harry Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits Bianca O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky Harlan
Leslie Carlson Barry Convex
Jack Creley Brian O'Blivion
Lynne Gorman Masha
Julie Khaner Bridey
Reiner Schwarz Moses
David Bolt Raphael
Lally Cadeau Rena King
Henry Gomez Brolley

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