Review of Videodrome (1983) by Jakob...with A K — 10 Jan 2009

Cronenberg knows how to make a great film!

This review of Videodrome (1983) was written by Jakob...with A K on 10 Jan 2009.

Videodrome has generally received positive reviews.

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