10 Best Sci-Fi Horror Movies From The '80s

10. Videodrome

David Cronenberg is known asa a juggernaut in the world of filmmaking, mainly for popularising the concept of body horror. There were elements of this concept in his early work such as The Brood and Scanners but Videodrome helped cement Cronenberg's distinctive film style.

In the film, Max Renn runs a tv station that shows violent and sexual programs. Always on the lookout for a new form of entertainment, Renn stumbles upon Videodrome - an obscure channel that focuses on extreme sadomasochism. Believing this sort of entertainment is the next big thing, Renn attempts to incorporate the show into his network.

Videodrome has many sickly visuals of humans merging with technology, which was made possible by makeup extraordinaire, Rick Baker. Despite a small budget, many of the special effects still hold up (the torso slit is still able to make modern viewers queasy). If you find the film a little incomprehensible, don't worry, everyone does. Videodrome was never meant to be understood, only experienced. It may not be the best Cronenberg movie but it probably encapsulates body horror better than any of his work.