Movies Like Videodrome (1983)

Videodrome is a 1983 horror, mystery, science fiction film from David Cronenberg with a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Broadcast Signal Intrusion and The Singing Detective.

Horror Mystery Science Fiction

Broadcast Signal Intrusion

2021

In the late 90s, a video archivist unearths a series of sinister pirate broadcasts and becomes obsessed with uncovering the dark conspiracy behind them.

5.6

MagicScore

The Singing Detective

2003

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

5.0

MagicScore

Repo Men

2010

In the future, medical technology has advanced to the point where people can buy artificial organs to extend their lives. But if they default on payments, an organization known as the Union sends agents to repossess the organs. Remy is one of the best agents in the business, but when he becomes the recipient of an artificial heart, he finds himself in the same dire straits as his many victims.

6.3

MagicScore

Strange Days

1995

Former policeman Lenny Nero has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While they typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder.

7.0

MagicScore

Lost Highway

1997

A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.

7.5

MagicScore

Æon Flux

2005

400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world's population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.

5.6

MagicScore

The Double

2014

An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman he desires.

6.5

MagicScore

Disturbing Behavior

1998

Steve Clark is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel.

5.8

MagicScore

The Cell

2000

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

They Look Like People

2016

Suspecting that people are transforming into malevolent shape-shifters, Wyatt flees to New York City to seek out his estranged childhood friend Christian.

6.2

MagicScore

#11

Black Swan

2010

The story of a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life is completely consumed with dance. Nina lives with her retired ballerina mother who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When the artistic director decides to replace the prima ballerina for the opening production of their new season, Nina is his first choice.

7.7

MagicScore

#12

Enemy

2014

A mild-mannered college professor discovers a look-alike actor and delves into the other man's private affairs.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

A Serbian Film

2010

Retired porn star Milos leads a normal family life trying to make ends meet. Presented with the opportunity of a lifetime to financially support his family for the rest of their lives, Milos must participate in one last mysterious film. From then on, Milos is drawn into a maelstrom of unbelievable cruelty and mayhem.

5.4

MagicScore

#14

One Point O

2004

Paranoid computer programmer Simon wakes up to find a package in his room one day. Despite attempts at securing his apartment, the packages keep arriving. While cameras watch Simon's every move, he struggles to find the answers to the mysterious forces taking over his life.

5.6

MagicScore

#15

The Animatrix

2003

Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

7.2

MagicScore

#16

The Matrix Reloaded

2003

The Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion. Neo discovers his superpowers, including the ability to see the code inside the Matrix. With machine sentinels digging to Zion in 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity must find the Keymaker to ultimately reach the Source.

7.1

MagicScore

#17

The Matrix Revolutions

2003

The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.

6.7

MagicScore

#18

Nirvana

1997

Jimi, a computer game designer, finds that his latest product has been infected by a virus which has given consciousness to the main character of the game, Solo. Tormented by the memory of his fled girlfriend Lisa and begged by Solo to end its useless "life", Jimi begins a search for people who can help him both to discover what happened to Lisa and to delete his game before it is released.

6.5

MagicScore

#19

The Matrix Resurrections

2021

Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

Johnny Mnemonic

1995

In a dystopian 2021, Johnny is a data trafficker who has an implant that allows him to securely store data too sensitive for regular computer networks. On one delivery run, he accepts a package that not only exceeds the implant's safety limits—and will kill him if the data is not removed in time—but also contains information far more important and valuable than he had ever imagined. On a race against time, he must avoid the assassins sent to kill him and remove the data before it, too, ends his life.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Videodrome?

The top films similar to Videodrome by MovieMagicScore are Broadcast Signal Intrusion (5.6), The Singing Detective (5.0), Repo Men (6.3). Each shares horror/mystery/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Videodrome worth watching?

Videodrome holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10 from 2,352 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Videodrome?

Videodrome (1983) is a horror, mystery, science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, starring James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits.

Where can I find more recommendations like Videodrome?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more horror recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Videodrome

This ranked list pairs Videodrome (1983), a horror and mystery and science fiction film from David Cronenberg, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of James Woods take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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