Review of Videodrome (1983) by Jonathan F — 03 Jul 2010
"Television is reality, and reality is less than television.".
Max Renn(James Woods) is a sleazy president of Civic Channel 83 which shows softcore pornography and some violent material. He is always on the lookout for new cheap, erotic films for his station in this 1983 David Cronenberg disturbing yet watchable classic.
When his employee decodes a pirate video broadcast showing torture, murder, and mutilation(Videodrome), Max becomes obsessed with acquiring this series for his channel. Max's sado-masochistic girlfriend Nicki Brand portrayed by Deborah Harry a.k.a Blondie goes to Pittburgh,PA to audition for this series which is very much to her twisted liking.
As Max learns more and more about this particular snuff broadcast, it becomes clear that what he's dealing with is much more than a television program.
"Long live the new flesh".
This review of Videodrome (1983) was written by Jonathan F on 03 Jul 2010.
Videodrome has generally received positive reviews.
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