Director: David Cronenberg
Writer: David Cronenberg
Starring: James Woods, Deborah Harry, Sonja Smits
Film tells the story of a sleazy cable TV producer who is intrigued by a potential new show for the channel- videodrome. Its apparently a real life torture show which he finds through pirate satellite. The film then shows his descend into schizophrenia while he tries to get hold of the producers of the show. The Canadian director has directed several mindfucks like eXistenZ, Crash which I have seen and others like Fly. Videodrome is a good film that has not aged well. The acting especially by James Woods is intentionally over the top and the film feels like a dark comedy. Its definitely worth a watch.
Universal has acquired the rights for a remake and I guess this is a film that could be improved for our times under a good director.
Rating: 3/5
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