Videodrome poster
Writer David Cronenberg
Director David Cronenberg

Videodrome

Tagline: Long live the new flesh.

Release Date: 1983-02-04

Duration: 88 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Jayne Eastwood
    Woman Caller
  • James Woods
    Max Renn
  • Debbie Harry
    Nicki Brand
  • David Cronenberg
    Max Renn (Helmet Scenes) (uncredited)
  • Leslie Carlson
    Barry Convex
  • Lally Cadeau
    Rena King
  • Julie Khaner
    Bridey
  • Sam Malkin
    Sidewalk Derelict
  • Peter Dvorsky
    Harlan
  • Sonja Smits
    Bianca O'Blivion