Videodrome

Videodrome 1983

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

7.2 HD Movie 1h 28m 1983-02-04 Released

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.

Storyline

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.

Original title Videodrome
Release Date 1983-02-04
Runtime 1h 28m
Status Released
Director David Cronenberg
Budget $5,952,000
Revenue $2,120,439
Production Filmplan International
Language English
Country Canada