Videodrome [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs]

Videodrome [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs]

Director: David Cronenberg Cast: James Woods
James Woods
, Sonja Smits
Sonja Smits
, Deborah Harry
Deborah Harry
, Peter Dvorsky
Peter Dvorsky
, Les Carlson
Les Carlson
Videodrome [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs]

Videodrome [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs]

Director: David Cronenberg Cast: James Woods
James Woods
, Sonja Smits
Sonja Smits
, Deborah Harry
Deborah Harry
, Peter Dvorsky
Peter Dvorsky
, Les Carlson
Les Carlson

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Overview

"Hardcore pornography, sadomasochism, mind control, and living televisions all play crucial roles in Videodrome, one of director David Cronenberg's explorations of dangerous sexuality and technological obsession. The morally questionable hero of the tale is one Max Renn (James Woods), a television executive searching for an intense new program for his sex-oriented network. He ultimately discovers an underground program called ""Videodrome,"" which appears to broadcast pornographic snuff films of actual murders. Horrified but perversely intrigued, Renn sets out to find the truth behind the program. During his search, he meets alluring femme fatale Nicki (Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry), technology cult leader Bianca O'Blivion, and other mysterious figures. Things become even more disturbing for Renn as his addiction grows, and the program begins to infect the outside world -- or perhaps merely destroy own his sanity. Cronenberg mingles his cerebral concerns about the nature of reality in the video age with enough visceral gore (courtesy of Rick Baker) to satisfy the film's intended horror audience."

Product Details

Release Date: 08/31/2004
UPC: 0715515015424
Original Release: 1982
Rating: NR
Source: Criterion
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 1:29:00
Sales rank: 15,575

Special Features

Disc 1: New high-definition digital transfer of the unrated version, with restored image and sound and enhanced for widescreen televisions; Two audio commentaries: David Cronenberg and director of photography Mark Irwin, and actors James Woods and Deborah Harry; Camera (2000), a short film starring Videodrome's Les Carlson, written and directed by Cronenberg; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired; Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition; Disc 2: Forging the New Flesh, a new half-hour documentary featurette by filmmaker Michael Lennick about the creation of Videodrome's video and prosthetic makeup effects; Effects Men, a new audio interview with special makeup effects creator Baker and video effects supervisor Lennick; Bootleg Video: the complete footage of Samurai Dreams and seven minutes of transmissions from "Videodrome," presented in their original, unedited form with filmmaker commentary; Fear on Film, a 26-minute roundtable discussion from 1982 between filmmakers Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis, and Mike Garris; Original theatrical trailers and promotional featurette; Stills galleries featuring hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes production photos, special effects makeup tests, and publicity photos; Plus: a 40-page booklet featuring an essay by film critic Carrie Rickey, excerpts from an unpublished book on Videodrome by film critic and publisher Tim Lucas, and a new essay by novelist and culture critic Gary Indiana

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
James Woods Max Renn
Sonja Smits Bianca O'Blivion
Deborah Harry Nicki Brand
Peter Dvorsky Harlan
Les Carlson Barry Convex,Barry Convex
Jack Creley Prof. Brian O'Blivion
Lynne Gorman Masha
Julie Khaner Briley
Reiner Schwarz Moses
David Bolt Rafe
Lally Cadeau Rena King
Sam Malkin Bum
Bob Church Newscaster
Jayne Eastwood Caller
Franciszka Hedland Bellydancer
Harvey Chao Salesman
David Tsubouchi Salesman
Henry Gomez Brolley
Kay Hawtrey Matron
Rainer Schwartz Actor
Kay Hawtry Matron
Howard Shore Composer

Technical Credits
David Cronenberg Screenwriter
Pierre David Executive Producer
Victor Solnicki Executive Producer,Producer
Claude Heroux Producer
Rick Baker Special Effects
Frank Carere Special Effects
Michael Lennick Special Effects
Claude H?roux Producer
Peter Burgess Sound Effects

Scene Index

Side #1 -- The Film
1. Opening Credits/Wake-Up Call
2. Max Renn
3. Something Tough
4. The Rena King Show
5. Transmissions From Pittsburgh
6. "Got Any Porno?"
7. Subterranean Connections
8. "It Has a Philosophy"
9. Cathode Ray Mission
10. Hallucinations Begin
11. Brian O'Blivion
12. "Careful. It Bites."
13. Perceptions of Reality
14. Barry Convex
15. Rude Awakening
16. "Savage New Times"
17. Handgun
18. Assassin
19. Reprogrammed
20. "See You in Pittsburgh"
21. Death to Videodrome
22. "Long Live the New Flesh"
23. End Credits
1. City TV
2. Samurai Dreams
3. Satellite Nerd
4. Marshall McLuhan
5. Debbie Harry
6. Soft Light
7. Porno Beginnings
8. Devil's Advocate
9. Prophets
10. First Person
11. Jack Creley
12. Evolutionary
13. Technology and the Body
14. Electrocution
15. Classic Scenario
16. The Moral Right
17. Incubating
18. Time
19. Cinematography
20. Boston Preview
21. Ready for Anything
22. Fearless Leader
23. Hope
1. A Chance
2. In the Zone
3. Toronto
4. Virtual Character
5. Violence
6. Dark Moments
7. Questions
8. Hidden Agenda
9. Felliniesque
10. The Video Flesh
11. Lips
12. Auteurs
13. A Great Day
14. Nothing Normal
15. The Method
16. The Rule Structure
17. The Slit
18. Mass Murders
19. The Bible
20. Moral Availability
21. The Mainstream
22. A Trap
23. Beyond Language
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