Videodrome Movie Barcode
1983 · dir. David Cronenberg · 87 min · 1.85:1 · horror, sci-fi
Amber / Blue palette · Very dark · 323 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 87 minutes of Videodrome into a single image: every shot is averaged to one colour and laid down as a vertical stripe, left to right, opening frame to end credits. Directed by David Cronenberg in 1983 and framed at 1.85:1, the horror / sci-fi palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A TV station owner discovers a disturbing broadcast that causes hallucinations and physical mutations. It is a dark look at how media and technology affect the human mind. The visuals are gritty and organic, using murky browns and flesh tones to create a sense of decay.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1983
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85:1
- Average shot
- 6.8s
- Genre
- horror, sci-fi
Categories
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