"Max" (James Woods) runs a television channel that specialises in adult content. Always...
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 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.
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Videodrome
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 4, 1983
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
User Score
73%
Original Title
Videodrome
Production Companies
Guardian Trust Company, Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players Limited
Director
David Cronenberg
Budget
$5,952,000
Revenue
$2,120,439
Description
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.