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Videodrome (1982)
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Synopsis
Hardcore pornography, sadomasochism, mind control, and living televisions all play crucial roles in Videodrome, one of director David Cronenberg's explorations of dangerous sexuality and technological obsession. The morally questionable hero of the tale is one Max Renn (
James Woods
), a television executive searching for an intense new program for his sex-oriented network. He ultimately discovers an underground program called "Videodrome," which appears to broadcast pornographic snuff films of actual murders. Horrified but perversely intrigued, Renn sets out to find the truth behind the program. During his search, he meets alluring femme fatale Nicki (Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry), technology cult leader Bianca O'Blivion, and other mysterious figures. Things become even more disturbing for Renn as his addiction grows, and the program begins to infect the outside world -- or perhaps merely destroy own his sanity. Cronenberg mingles his cerebral concerns about the nature of reality in the video age with enough visceral gore (courtesy of
Rick Baker
) to satisfy the film's intended horror audience. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
Cast
Lally Cadeau
Rena King
Les Carlson
Barry Convex
Jack Creley
Prof. Brian O'Blivion
Peter Dvorsky
Harlan
Lynne Gorman
Marsha
Julie Khaner
Briley
Sam Malkin
Bum
Sonja Smits
Bianca O'Blivion
Deborah Harry
Nicki Brand
James Woods
Max Renn
Production Crew
Mark Irwin
Cinematographer
Howard Shore
Composer (Music Score)
Delphine White
Costume Designer
David Cronenberg
Director
Ronald Sanders
Editor
Pierre David
Executive Producer
Victor Solnicki
Executive Producer
Rick Baker
Makeup Special Effects
Claude Heroux
Producer
Carol Spier
Production Designer
Peter Lauterman
Properties Master
David Cronenberg
Screenwriter
Frank Carere
Special Effects
Year: 1982
Runtime: 88
Country: Canada
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature
Genre
Horror
Science Fiction
Produced by
Filmplan International
Universal
© 2009 Spout LLC. Portions of content provided by All Movie Guide.