Videodrome (1983) 4K UHD + Blu-Ray | Criterion Collection

Videodrome is a chilling, mind-bending thriller from visionary director David Cronenberg. Starring James Woods and Deborah Harry, the film follows Max Renn, a sleazy TV station executive who stumbles upon a disturbing pirate broadcast of a hyperviolent torture show. His quest to uncover the origins of the program leads him into a surreal world of conspiracy, sadomasochistic sex, and bodily transformation. A landmark in body horror, Videodrome features groundbreaking effects by Academy Award-winning makeup artist Rick Baker, and remains one of the most original and provocative films of its time.

Key Features

• 4K digital restoration of the unrated version, approved by director David Cronenberg, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
• One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
• Two audio commentaries: one with Cronenberg and director of photography Mark Irwin, the other with actors James Woods and Deborah Harry
• Camera (2000), a short film by Cronenberg
• Forging the New Flesh, a short documentary by filmmaker Michael Lennick about the creation of Videodrome's video and prosthetic makeup effects
• Effects Men, an audio interview with special makeup effects creator Rick Baker and video effects supervisor Lennick
• Bootleg Video, the complete footage of Samurai Dreams and seven minutes of transmissions from “Videodrome,” presented in their original, unedited form, with filmmaker commentary
• Fear on Film, a roundtable discussion from 1982 with Cronenberg and filmmakers John Carpenter, John Landis, and Mick Garris
• Original theatrical trailers and promotional featurette
• Stills gallery featuring rare behind-the-scenes production photos and posters
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: Essays by writers Carrie Rickey, Tim Lucas, and Gary Indiana

Videodrome is a seminal film in the horror genre, exploring the intersection of technology, violence, and the body. This director-approved 4K restoration brings Cronenberg’s haunting vision to life like never before.