Critic Reviews

share

Videodrome (1983) Rank 5 Reviews

Expert Review Summary
Movie critics combined give Videodrome (1983) a score of 2.9189 out of 4
based on (64) reviews
Click on the numbers to the right of the graph to see reviews of that rating
Excellent
4
Excellent
(11)
Very Good
3
Very Good
(43)
Good
2
Good
(10)
Fair
1
Fair
(0)
Poor
0
Poor
(0)
Reviews by Score:
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Flipside Movie Emporium (Jeremiah Kipp)Flipside Movie Emporium (Jeremiah Kipp)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Jeremiah Kipp)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ToxicUniverse.com (Mike Bracken)ToxicUniverse.com (Mike Bracken)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at ToxicUniverse.com (Mike Bracken)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
Home to the delicious Miltonic idea that what Adam dreams he wakes to find real. ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (Jason Bovberg)DVD Talk (Jason Bovberg)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVD Talk (Jason Bovberg)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for TV Guide (Staff (Not Credited))TV Guide (Staff (Not Credited))
A fascinating rumination on humanity, technology, entertainment, sex, and politics that is virtually incomprehensible on first viewing and needs to be seen several times before one can even begin to unlock its mysteries. (Review of Original ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at TV Guide (Staff (Not Credited))
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reno Gazette-Journal (Mark Robison)Reno Gazette-Journal (Mark Robison)
Cronenberg was ahead of his time with this gross-out horror flick. ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Mark Robison)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVDActive (Matt Joseph)DVDActive (Matt Joseph)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVDActive (Matt Joseph)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Veers from being risible to sinister as it explores how viewers are brainwashed by TV. ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.44 out of 4 stars for The Cinema ScaleThe Cinema Scale
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at The Cinema Scale
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.39 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.comfilmcritic.com
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at filmcritic.com
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Natural Born Viewers ("Geeky Marcus")Natural Born Viewers ("Geeky Marcus")
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Natural Born Viewers ("Geeky Marcus")
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Bloody-DistgustingBloody-Distgusting
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Bloody-Distgusting
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (M. P. Bartley)eFilmCritic.com (M. P. Bartley)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at eFilmCritic.com (M. P. Bartley)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
frequently nonsensical, but was years before its time ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Variety (Staff (Not Credited))Variety (Staff (Not Credited))
Film is dotted with video jargon and ideology which proves more fascinating than distancing. And Cronenberg amplifies the freaky situation with a series of stunning visual effects. (Review of Original ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Variety (Staff (Not Credited))
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for The Onion (A.V. Club) (Scott Tobias)The Onion (A.V. Club) (Scott Tobias)
Its dense mysteries remain more tantalizing than distancing: No other director integrates the creepy with the cerebral quite like Cronenberg. (Review of DVD ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at The Onion (A.V. Club) (Scott Tobias)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.08 out of 4 stars for The Digital BitsThe Digital Bits
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at The Digital Bits
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Thematically, it connects easily with most other titles in the Cronenberg oeuvre, with the added treat of having been released far ahead of its time. ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for Movie House CommentaryMovie House Commentary
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Movie House Commentary
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.92 out of 4 stars for WhatDVD Criterion Collection reviewWhatDVD Criterion Collection review
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at WhatDVD Criterion Collection review
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for CultureDose.net (Mike Bracken)CultureDose.net (Mike Bracken)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at CultureDose.net (Mike Bracken)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Bizarre Movie ReviewerBizarre Movie Reviewer
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Bizarre Movie Reviewer
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Wooden Spoon'sWooden Spoon's
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Wooden Spoon's
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Mindjack DVD Review (Donald Melanson)Mindjack DVD Review (Donald Melanson)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Mindjack DVD Review (Donald Melanson)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for The Gline's DVD of the WeekThe Gline's DVD of the Week
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at The Gline's DVD of the Week
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for Home Theater Info (Doug MacLean)Home Theater Info (Doug MacLean)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Home Theater Info (Doug MacLean)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Digital RetributionDigital Retribution
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Digital Retribution
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for The New York Times (Janet Maslin)The New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Though Videodrome finally grows grotesque and a little confused, it begins very well and sustains its cleverness for a long while. (Review of Original ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at The New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Seattle Weekly (Tim Appelo)Seattle Weekly (Tim Appelo)
Underbaked, but you can't argue with its otherworldly aura. One disappointment: we don't get to see the belly-slit sex organs Baker designed for the never-used orgy finale. ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Seattle Weekly (Tim Appelo)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for digitallyOBSESSED.com (Mark Zimmer)digitallyOBSESSED.com (Mark Zimmer)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (Mark Zimmer)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for DVD BreakdownDVD Breakdown
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVD Breakdown
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Reel.com
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (David Ryan)DVD Verdict (David Ryan)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVD Verdict (David Ryan)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.68 out of 4 stars for Monsters At Play (Bradley Harding)Monsters At Play (Bradley Harding)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Monsters At Play (Bradley Harding)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.65 out of 4 stars for not coming to a theater near you (Rumsey Taylor)not coming to a theater near you (Rumsey Taylor)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at not coming to a theater near you (Rumsey Taylor)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for Film-Forward.com (DVD review)Film-Forward.com (DVD review)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Film-Forward.com (DVD review)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVDRAMA
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.61 out of 4 stars for Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for BBC FilmsBBC Films
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at BBC Films
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for DVDBeaver DVDBeaver
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at DVDBeaver
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for Off-screen Off-screen
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Off-screen
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.57 out of 4 stars for Film e Dvd Film e Dvd
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Film e Dvd
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.57 out of 4 stars for Classic HorrorClassic Horror
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Classic Horror
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
The plot: A co-owner of a small uhf station seeks something more daring to show to attract more viewers. He and one of his staff stumble on a show emitted out of Pittsburgh called Videodrome, which is filled with nothing but sado-masochism, torture, and s ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.47 out of 4 stars for filmdeculte.com (Pascal Laffitte)filmdeculte.com (Pascal Laffitte)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at filmdeculte.com (Pascal Laffitte)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.44 out of 4 stars for CineFile : il Cinema in Rete (Alberto Cassani)CineFile : il Cinema in Rete (Alberto Cassani)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at CineFile : il Cinema in Rete (Alberto Cassani)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.43 out of 4 stars for Expanded Cinemah Expanded Cinemah
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Expanded Cinemah
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for New York Times (Janet Maslin)New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Though Videodrome finally grows grotesque and a little confused, it begins very well and sustains its cleverness for a long while. ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Chris Jarmick (--)Chris Jarmick (--)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Chris Jarmick (--)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.22 out of 4 stars for Senses of Cinema (Martin Ham)Senses of Cinema (Martin Ham)
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Senses of Cinema (Martin Ham)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.16 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
it feels like Cronenberg started with a great idea, and just wasn't sure what to do with it ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Dragan AntulovDragan Antulov
...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Dragan Antulov
Videodrome (1983) scores a combined 1.60 out of 4 stars for Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)
Never coherent and frequently pretentious, the film remains an audacious attempt to place obsessive personal images before a popular audience--a kind of Kenneth Anger version of "Star Wars." (Review of Original ...read the complete Videodrome movie review at Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)
from $5.38
Compare Videodrome (1983) Prices
 (21 sellers)

User Reviews

Write a Review

User Comments

Add a Comment
 
TopTenREVIEWS
RSS Feed
Share
Newsletter
Newsletters
Home
Software
Electronics
Web Services
Science Tech
Small Business
Mobile
Movies
Music
Video Games
Gift Ideas
Header arrow
Top Movie Lists
All Time Movie Reviews
Header arrow
Blogs
Become A Reviewer
Movie Reviews: Fantasy
Videodrome (1983) Reviews
Videodrome (1983)

RANKINGS:

Expand All | Close All
Ratings and rankings are based on number of movie, review scores, awards & other criteria.
Overall Rating:
3.0582
Videodrome (1983) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Avg Critic Score:
2.9189
Videodrome (1983) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Learn More ...
Critic Reviews  |  User Reviews  |  Comments  |  Movie Facts  |  Cast
Awards  |  Deals & Prices
Ads by Google
Quick Links
Shop & Compare
Rebates
TopTenREPORTS
RSS Feed
See our Feeds
Sponsored Ad:
Related Videos
Sponsored Ad:
Related Review Sites
Video Editing Software
DVD Player Software
DVD to iPod Software
 
TopTenREVIEWS.com
Copyright © 2003 - 2009 TopTenREVIEWS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of TopTenREVIEWS, Inc. is prohibited