James Woods
Max Renn
1983•1h 28m•Released•EN
Videodrome
“First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
February 4, 1983
Runtime
1h 28m
Rating
7.3 / 10
Votes
2,581
Budget
$5,952,000
Revenue
$2,120,439
Status
Released
Popularity
6.5
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