Videodrome Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD

Director: David Cronenberg

Combining the bio-horror elements of his earlier films while anticipating the technological obsessions of his later work, Videodrome stands as one of David CronenbergÕs most striking and influential creations Ñ a film that is both visceral and deeply cerebral.

Max Renn (James Woods) is on the hunt for provocative new programming for his television channel when he discovers a series of illegal S&M-style broadcasts known as ÒVideodrome.Ó As he and his adventurous girlfriend Nicki (Deborah Harry) search for the source of the signal, Max becomes drawn into a shadowy world of conspiracies, sadomasochistic media experiments and disturbing physical transformations.

Blurring the boundary between reality and hallucination, CronenbergÕs nightmare vision unfolds through a series of shocking revelations and unforgettable body-horror effects created by Academy AwardÐwinning makeup artist Rick Baker.

Praised by filmmakers such as John Carpenter (ÒheÕs better than all of us combined!Ó) and Martin Scorsese (Òno one makes films like he doesÓ), Videodrome marked CronenbergÕs most mature work at the time of its release and remains one of the directorÕs defining masterpieces.

4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Features

¥ 4K restorations from the original camera negative by Arrow Films of both the full-length DirectorÕs Cut and the US theatrical cut, approved by director David Cronenberg

¥ 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

¥ Original lossless mono soundtrack

¥ Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Special Features

¥ Audio commentary by Tim Lucas, author of Videodrome: Studies in the Horror Film

¥ David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme Ð documentary featuring interviews with Cronenberg, George A. Romero and Alex Cox discussing censorship, horror and CronenbergÕs work

¥ Forging the New Flesh Ð documentary by filmmaker Michael Lennick on the filmÕs video and prosthetic makeup effects

¥ Fear on Film Ð 1982 roundtable discussion featuring Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis and Mick Garris

¥ Samurai Dreams Ð complete uncensored footage with commentary by Michael Lennick

¥ Helmet-Cam Test and Why Betamax? Ð featurettes on the filmÕs special effects

¥ The Making of David CronenbergÕs Videodrome Ð 1982 behind-the-scenes featurette by Mick Garris

¥ Videoblivion Ð interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin

¥ Pierre David on Videodrome Ð interview with executive producer Pierre David

¥ AKA Jack Martin Ð interview with Dennis Etchison discussing his novelisation of the film and CronenbergÕs script

¥ Camera Ð CronenbergÕs short film starring Videodrome actor Les Carlson

¥ Pirated Signals: The Lost Broadcast Ð deleted and alternate scenes from the TV version

¥ Original trailers

¥ Image gallery

Packaging

¥ Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx

Availability: Low stock
SKU: FCD2356
Barcode: 5027035025162
Distributor:
Arrow Video
Release Date:
February 20, 2023
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Product Details


Starring

James Woods, Deborah Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Les Carlson

Studio

Arrow Video

Original Release Date

Film Classification

R 18+: People under 18 are not permitted to buy or hire these films or games or to see these films in a cinema. These films cannot be demonstrated in a public place

Disc Region

Region B

Format

4K, Blu-ray

Genre

  • Science Fiction
  • Horror
  • Thriller