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Violence is a staple of David Cronenberg’s movies, but what distinguishes his work from senseless, exploitative snuff films is that the depiction of violence always has a point. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in “Videodrome,” which provides a hypnotic commentary on graphic imagery in media. The film blurs the lines between the real world and the surreal world as its protagonist becomes a part of an all-encompassing program. Given the increase in torture porn and the influence of media on society, “Videodrome” is even more relevant now than it was in the 1980s.

Description
Violence is a staple of David Cronenberg’s movies, but what distinguishes his work from senseless, exploitative snuff films is that the depiction of violence always has a point. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in “Videodrome,” which provides a hypnotic commentary on graphic imagery in media. The film blurs the lines between the real world and the surreal world as its protagonist becomes a part of an all-encompassing program. Given the increase in torture porn and the influence of media on society, “Videodrome” is even more relevant now than it was in the 1980s.