It's kind of ironic that I'm even telling you to watch this, but I will anyway. Videodrome is a nasty little piece of shock cinema from master director David Cronenberg. Videodrome is perverse, gory, and the ultimate anti-movie movie.
Videodrome is a shocking story all in its own. It is the tale of a man who stumbles across a kinky Asian porn film. When he traces the signal to Pittsburg, he uncovers the fact that the film is a snuff film and that it is not the only thing being transmitted. It also causes people to become incredibly violent.
Cronenberg's groundbreaking imagery is the real reason I recommend this. There is some fantastic special effects and makeup, especially for its time, and does never cease to amaze me. The scene in which the man's stomach vaginates and he actually drops his gun inside is stomach churning, but your eyes are glued to the screen. We watch as he reaches his hand deep into his stomach and we must wonder about the makeup.
Videodrome is a film like no other. You may feel uncomfortable about watching anything on your television for a while. Cronenberg shows his skill in this movie and knows how to creep people out very well.
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