Review of Videodrome (1983) by Ben Y — 11 Dec 2011

Confusing, non-sense and bizarre, but I have to admit that it is a classic. And some of the effects are amazing considering the age the film was made.

This review of Videodrome (1983) was written by Ben Y on 11 Dec 2011.

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