The most remarkable thing about Videodrome, perhaps, is that so many of its musings on the future have since proven themselves to be true. The film explores the "relationship" between man and his technology, and predicts that - one day - they'll be bound as one. David Cronenberg directs this very, very weird horror movie (with touches of science fiction) about a man - played brilliantly by James Woods - who becomes obsessed with a pirate television station that broadcasts scenes of horrific violence. It's not a traditionally "enjoyable" film, all things considered, but there are images - and crazy scenes - that will stay with you forever. There's a good reason this movie has such a strong cult following. One of Cronenberg's best and strangest "body horror" flicks, Videodrome is constantly blurring the line between fantasy and reality: watching it, you're never quite sure what James Woods is really experiencing. You'll be creeped out and shaken when it's over.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
