Videodrome
Videodrome
Release: 1983-02-04
·Runtime: 88m
·★ 7.3
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 Countries
Canada
Production Companies
Guardian Trust Company
Filmplan International
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Famous Players
Trailers & Videos
Cast
David Cronenberg
as Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)
Debbie Harry
as Nicki Brand
Sonja Smits
as Bianca O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky
as Harlan
Reiner Schwarz
as Moses
Lally Cadeau
as Rena King
Kay Hawtrey
as Matron
Sam Malkin
as Sidewalk Derelict
Leslie Carlson
as Barry Convex
James Woods
as Max Renn
Julie Khaner
as Bridey
Jack Creley
as Brian O'Blivion
Lynne Gorman
as Masha
Jayne Eastwood
as Woman Caller
Crew
Steve Johnson
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Tom Hester
Special Effects Makeup Artist
David Cronenberg
Writer, Director
Mark Shostrom
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Denise Di Novi
Creative Consultant
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Rick Baker
Makeup Effects Designer
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Jock Brandis
Gaffer
Pierre David
Executive Producer, Presenter