Review of Videodrome (1983) by Jakub D — 18 Dec 2008

Way ahead of its time in ways I don't even understand. A horror with wit and courage.

This review of Videodrome (1983) was written by Jakub D on 18 Dec 2008.

Videodrome has generally received positive reviews.

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