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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →"Видеодром" (1983) builds its dread through atmosphere rather than effects, and that's why it stays with you after the credits.
If you're looking for a late-night scare — this delivers. If you don't like the genre, keep moving.
For those who watch scary movies in company and want the atmosphere to hold for the entire runtime.
Director: David Cronenberg
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday night, dark room, ideally with company — alone might be uncomfortable.
James Woods
Max Renn
Debbie Harry
Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits
Bianca O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky
Harlan
Leslie Carlson
Barry Convex
Jack Creley
Brian O'Blivion
Lynne Gorman
Masha
Julie Khaner
Bridey
Reiner Schwarz
Moses
David Bolt
Raphael
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