Videodrome
1983 • Horror | Science Fiction
7.265 (2,289)
David Cronenberg
Director
David Cronenberg
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
February 4, 1983
Duration
88 Min
Language
en
Popularity
2.4182
Budget
$5,952,000
Revenue
$2,120,439
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.
Cast
James Woods
Debbie Harry
Sonja Smits
Peter Dvorsky
Leslie Carlson
Jack Creley
Lynne Gorman
Julie Khaner
Reiner Schwarz
Lally Cadeau
Kay Hawtrey
Sam Malkin
Jayne Eastwood
David Cronenberg
