As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 88 minutes
✓ Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
✓ Stars: James Woods, Sonja Smits, Debbie Harry, Peter Dvorsky, Jack Creley
✓ Director: David Cronenberg, David Cronenberg, Ronald Sanders, Howard Shore, Mark Irwin
The Videodrome (1983) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Videodrome (1983) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Videodrome (1983) is staring with James Woods, Sonja Smits, Debbie Harry, Peter Dvorsky, Jack Creley, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker David Cronenberg, David Cronenberg, Ronald Sanders, Howard Shore, Mark Irwin juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.