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Review of Videodrome (1983) by Tony D — 04 May 2012

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Solid surrealism and a good commentary on our video-obsessed cultural attitudes.

This review of Videodrome (1983) was written by Tony D on 04 May 2012.

Videodrome has generally received positive reviews.

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