VIDEODROME (1983) | The New Flesh, Part V

<p>After SCANNERS, David Cronenberg was poised to take the horror world by storm. For his next film, he had the backing of a major studio, he had well-known actors in the lead roles, and he had an Oscar winner working on the film's special makeup effects.</p> <p>That film was VIDEODROME. And while it has gone on to become one of Cronenberg's most well-loved films, on its initial release, it was a box office bomb.</p> <p>In this episode, we'll track the film from its origins — very early in the director's career, in the early 1970s — through its release and reception. We'll try not to make too many jokes at James Woods' expense, but no promises.</p> <p>Up Next:</p> <ul><li> <p><a href='https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-dead-zone-stephen-king'>THE DEAD ZONE</a> (1983)</p> </li> <li> <p><a href='https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-fly'>THE FLY</a> (1986)</p> </li> </ul> <p>Coming Soon: The films of James Cameron</p> <p>Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by <a href='https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj8487dns3rAhXut1kKHWjpBtIQFjAAegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fslasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3qXZCJdUiLORfY6MbQrpo5'>Slasher Film Festival Strategy</a>.</p> <p>This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, & Todd Davis.</p> <p>Visit our website for episode archives, merchandise, and more: <a href='http://cinemashock.net/'>http://cinemashock.net</a></p>   <p> </p>