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“Videodrome” (1983), directed by David Cronenberg, is a surreal exploration of technology, media, and the human body. Set in a dystopian world where television broadcasts can alter reality, it delves deep into the dark intersection between violence, desire, and control. 📺🧠 The story follows Max Renn, a TV executive...

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