Videodrome (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1983 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1983, Videodrome is a horror, mystery and science-fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 88 minutes. “First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Max Renn ist Teilhaber einer privaten Fernsehgesellschaft, die vor allem Pornos und Gewaltfilme ausstrahlt. Eines Tages stößt er auf eine neue Horror-Sex-Show: Videodrome. Er versucht, an die Hintermänner der Produktion heranzukommen. Dabei lernt er die Psychologin Nicki kennen, die ihm bei der Suche helfen will. Als die Bänder endlich in seinem Besitz sind, stellt Max entsetzt fest, daß Videodrome bei ihm und allen anderen Zuschauern schreckliche Veränderungen verursacht. In diesem Alptraum fließen Wirklichkeit und das bunte Geflimmer auf dem Fersehschirm zu einer schrecklichen Einheit zusammen...
Who’s in it. Videodrome stars James Woods as Max Renn, Sonja Smits as Bianca O'Blivion, Debbie Harry as Nicki Brand and Peter Dvorsky as Harlan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Videodrome has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Videodrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Videodrome tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Videodrome (1983)?
- In USA, Videodrome is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Videodrome worth watching?
- Videodrome holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science-fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Videodrome?
- Videodrome stars James Woods, Sonja Smits, Debbie Harry, Peter Dvorsky and Leslie Carlson.
- When was Videodrome released?
- Videodrome was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.