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Videodrome

Videodrome (1983)

First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.

Radar 46Stable signalGB:181h 28mHorror · Science Fiction · Mystery

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, with a decent sample behind its rating.

Synopsis

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.

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Content check

✗ Not for kidsAdults only · GB 18
Scary / frighteningSelf-harm / suicide

Based on the age rating and content tags — not a full scene-by-scene list.

Radar score46/100
Quality signal68/100
Audience rating7.2
Votes counted2,510
Trust signalStable signal

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