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Videodrome

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

1983★ 7.2 · 2.5K1h 28mHorrorScience FictionMystery

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.

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Cast

James Woods
as Max Renn

David Cronenberg
as Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)

Jayne Eastwood
as Woman Caller

Debbie Harry
as Nicki Brand

Sonja Smits
as Bianca O'Blivion

Lally Cadeau
as Rena King

Leslie Carlson
as Barry Convex

Julie Khaner
as Bridey

Kay Hawtrey
as Matron

Jack Creley
as Brian O'Blivion

Peter Dvorsky
as Harlan

Sam Malkin
as Sidewalk Derelict

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7.2/ 10

2.5K TMDB votes

7.2

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Release date: 1983-02-04

Budget: $5,952,000

Revenue: $2,120,439

Runtime: 1h 28m

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HorrorScience FictionMystery

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