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Videodrome (1983)

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

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Horror Science Fiction Mystery

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.

Director David Cronenberg
Screenplay / Writer David Cronenberg
Runtime 1h 28m (88 min)
Release Date 1983-02-04
Countries Flag Canada
Original Language EN
Status Released
Budget $5,952,000
Revenue $2,120,439
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Production Companies
Filmplan International
Keywords
suicide virtual reality radio presenter black market insanity paranoia dystopia toronto, canada hallucination surreal surrealism sadomasochism vhs cyberpunk brainwashing vcr pittsburgh, pennsylvania grim snuff film pirate broadcast video tapes pretentious ridiculous video players
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