Videodrome
Directed by David Cronenberg
James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson
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.
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.
Recently in UK cinemas
Last screened 13 August 2026 at Prince Charles Cinema
- Release date
- 8 June 1984
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Cast
- James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
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