First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.
The Premise
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.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Body Horror, Videodrome taps into fundamental fears. The 7.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of suicide, virtual reality, radio presenter continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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