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
James Woods
as Max Renn
Debbie Harry
as Nicki Brand
Peter Dvorsky
as Harlan
Jack Creley
as Brian O'Blivion
Lally Cadeau
as Rena King
Jayne Eastwood
as Woman Caller
David Cronenberg
as Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)
Sonja Smits
as Bianca O'Blivion
Leslie Carlson
as Barry Convex
Sam Malkin
as Sidewalk Derelict
Lynne Gorman
as Masha
Julie Khaner
as Bridey
Reiner Schwarz
as Moses
Kay Hawtrey
as Matron
Crew
Jock Brandis
Gaffer
David Cronenberg
Director, Writer
Denise Di Novi
Creative Consultant
Steve Johnson
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mark Shostrom
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Rick Baker
Makeup Effects Designer
Pierre David
Executive Producer, Presenter
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Tom Hester
Special Effects Makeup Artist