Director:
David Cronenberg
Runtime:
87 minutes
Year:
1983
TV Rating:
R
Prescient in its exploration of the addictive nature of electronic entertainment and the dangerous influence of ruthless media barons, this surreal 1983 exercise in horror from David Cronenberg (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE) retains both its relevance and sinister power. James Woods stars as a video entrepreneur who sees as his mission giving his viewers just what they want, no matter how violent or sleazy the content. In this quest, he delves into an underground video wonderland where technology and the physical body merge. Costarring Deborah Harry.