Videodrome

*“long live the new flesh!” * One of the few films I’ve watched where I have struggled to put into words how I feel about it. It has a very thought provoking narrative that is definitely more relevant today than it maybe was during its initial release in 1983. Very surreal film that hooked from the outset and refused to let go even after the credits rolled. It communicates a strong message and isn't afraid to address the damaging effects of porn, the desensitisation of the human consciousness, and the media's agendas being pushed onto the people to force them to move in a certain direction. The special effects are so stylish that even though the film is over 40 years old they are still impressive today and are grotesquely brilliant, with Cronenberg’s signature body horror adding a tangible, visceral layer to the many questions at play. This had some of the most inventive effects I’ve ever seen in a movie such as the pulsating videotapes and body cavities merging with technology, It was so cool to see unfold. The concept was really ahead of its time and I can see how it’s one of Cronenberg's most influential works. It’s a masterpiece