Review of Videodrome (1983) by Tim D — 02 Nov 2008

Weird, oh so weird, and yet compelling - even sexy.

This review of Videodrome (1983) was written by Tim D on 02 Nov 2008.

Videodrome has generally received positive reviews.

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