Videodrome

1h 28m · 1983 · Directed by David Cronenberg · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

Videodrome (1983) runs 1h 28m, directed by David Cronenberg. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Mystery, Science Fiction, Horror

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)