Videodrome

1h 28min

Horror

Science Fiction

Mystery

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.

Production Companies

Guardian Trust Company

Filmplan International

Canadian Film Development Corporation

Cast

James Woods

James Woods

Max Renn
Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits

Sonja Smits

Bianca O'Blivion
Leslie Carlson

Leslie Carlson

Barry Convex
Jack Creley

Jack Creley

Brian O'Blivion
David Bolt

David Bolt

Raphael
Lally Cadeau

Lally Cadeau

Rena King
Harvey Chao

Harvey Chao

Japanese Salesman
David Tsubouchi

David Tsubouchi

Japanese Salesman
Sam Malkin

Sam Malkin

Sidewalk Derelict
Bob Church

Bob Church

Newscaster
Jayne Eastwood

Jayne Eastwood

Woman Caller
David Cronenberg

David Cronenberg

Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)

Release date

4th Feb 1983

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English, 日本語