Videodrome (1983)
A trashy TV executive discovers a broadcast signal that warps reality and infects its viewers.
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.
How intense is Videodrome?
Videodrome is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Videodrome feels like
- Tone
- surrealbleakgrittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream Videodrome
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Videodrome for you?
Is Videodrome scary?
Yes, properly. Videodrome is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Videodrome gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Videodrome sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Videodrome OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Videodrome?
Videodrome runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Videodrome?
Videodrome is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Videodrome have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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