6.2
Dune
1984
“First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.”
Videodrome (1983)
February 4, 19831h 28mEN
7.3
2.5K votes
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 CronenbergWriter
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Rent
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$6.0M
Revenue
$2.1M
Production Companies
Filmplan International
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