Cronenbergs Videodrome remake April 28, 2009 David Cronenberg’s cult classic Videodrome set for a remake… David Cronenberg’s classic 1983 pic Videodrome is set to be remade. The original film starred James Woods as a TV executive who programmes a series depicting torture and murder. Daniel Bobker and Ehren Kruger will serve as both writers and producers, according to Variety. The remake will be a large-scale sci-fi action thriller, updated to include the possibilities of nano-technology. It is not yet known whether Cronenberg will be involved in the film.