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Movie Info

Release Date: February 04, 1983
Runtime: 88 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Science Fiction Mystery Horror
Budget: $5,952,000
Revenue: $2,120,439
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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83%
Tomatometer
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58/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
2,442 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
112,513 votes
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Videodrome

1983

"Reality fades, the screen consumes your mind."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: David Cronenberg's Videodrome? 🇪🇸 ES: Cuerpos invadidos? 🇯🇵 JA: ビデオドローム? 🇬🇷 EL: Βιντεοντρόμ? 🇫🇮 FI: Videodrome - förgängelsens vapen? All international titles (9) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $5,952,000
Revenue: $2,120,439
Profit -$-3,831,561
ROI -64.4% (0.4x)

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Videodrome is directed by David Cronenberg .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Videodrome

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  • David Cronenberg, the director of Videodrome, utilized practical effects and innovative makeup techniques to create the film's surreal body horror sequences, significantly contributing to its unsettling atmosphere.

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  • James Woods was not the first choice for the role of Max Renn; the filmmakers initially considered other actors but ultimately chose Woods for his intense performance style and ability to portray complex characters.

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  • During the filming of a scene where Max interacts with a television, the prop TV exploded unexpectedly, leading to a brief moment of panic on set but ultimately becoming part of the film's chaotic energy.

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  • Videodrome is often linked to other films by David Cronenberg, particularly those that explore themes of technology and identity, such as The Fly and eXistenZ, showcasing his unique approach to body horror.

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  • The film's soundtrack features a blend of ambient music and unsettling sound design, which was crafted by composer Howard Shore, highlighting the psychological tension throughout the narrative.

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