Scares abound in director David Cronenberg's Videodrome. Universal has produced an only halfhearted 1.85:1 widescreen transfer that is sadly lacking and anamorphic enhancement. While the colors and black levels are all generally solid and intact, there is an alarming amount of dirt and other minor imperfections throughout the print. Fans will surely look forward to the day when this film receives a much needed new DVD edition. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono in English. Much like the video portion of this disc the sound mix is often underwhelming and unimpressive. Directional effects are generally absent while the dynamic range is flat and lifeless. At the very least the dialogue, effects and music are generally clear of any excessive hiss or distortion. Also included on this disc are English, French and Spanish subtitles. The extra features for Videodrome are floating at the bare minimum -- all that's included on this disc is a short essay on director David Cronenberg, a theatrical trailer for the film, and some cast and crew information. |