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TerrorVision

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
7K
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  • Cast & crew
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TerrorVision (1986)
A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world.
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi

A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world.A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world.A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ted Nicolaou
  • Writer
    • Ted Nicolaou
  • Stars
    • Diane Franklin
    • Mary Woronov
    • Gerrit Graham
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ted Nicolaou
  • Writer
    • Ted Nicolaou
  • Stars
    • Diane Franklin
    • Mary Woronov
    • Gerrit Graham
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:41
    Trailer
    TerrorVision
    Clip 2:02
    TerrorVision

    Photos135

    TerrorVision (1986)
    Alejandro Rey in TerrorVision (1986)
    Alejandro Rey in TerrorVision (1986)
    Chad Allen, Diane Franklin, and Jon Gries in TerrorVision (1986)
    Jon Gries in TerrorVision (1986)
    Jon Gries in TerrorVision (1986)
    Mary Woronov in TerrorVision (1986)
    Diane Franklin in TerrorVision (1986)
    Mary Woronov, Sonny Carl Davis, Diane Franklin, and Gerrit Graham in TerrorVision (1986)
    Mary Woronov, Sonny Carl Davis, and Gerrit Graham in TerrorVision (1986)
    Diane Franklin and Bert Remsen in TerrorVision (1986)
    Diane Franklin in TerrorVision (1986)

    Top cast

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    Diane Franklin
    Diane Franklin
    • Suzyas Suzy
    Mary Woronov
    Mary Woronov
    • Raquelas Raquel
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Stanas Stan
    Chad Allen
    Chad Allen
    • Shermanas Sherman
    Jon Gries
    Jon Gries
    • O.D.as O.D.
    • (as Jonathan Gries)
    Bert Remsen
    Bert Remsen
    • Grampaas Grampa
    Alejandro Rey
    Alejandro Rey
    • Spiroas Spiro
    Randi Brooks
    Randi Brooks
    • Cherryas Cherry
    Jennifer Richards
    Jennifer Richards
    • Medusaas Medusa
    Sonny Carl Davis
    Sonny Carl Davis
    • Nortonas Norton
    Ian Patrick Williams
    Ian Patrick Williams
    • Nutkyas Nutky
    William Paulson
    • Plutharas Pluthar
    John Leamer
    • Chauffeuras Chauffeur
    • Director
      • Ted Nicolaou
    • Writer
      • Ted Nicolaou
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    Stan installs satellite TV for his family, but, soon, he picks up a signal from another planet and his television system becomes the gateway between the 2. A creature comes to his apartment and only their son Sherman sees it, but his parents don't believe the boy. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • television
    • satellite dish
    • alien
    • telephone call
    • female horror host
    • 127 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • People of Earth, your planet is about to be destroyed... We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Ted Nicolaou and production designer Giovanni Natalucci scouted swingers' pads in Los Angeles in order to get ideas for the Putterman household.
    • Goofs
      When Pluthar is talking to Suzy and Sherman, his skin is glossy and reflective of light. Upon learning that the "beast has ingested earthlings," cutting back from Suzy and Sherman, his skin appears dull and muted.
    • Quotes

      [Grampa sits down to watch Medusa on TV]

      Grampa Putterman: I've said it before and I'll say it again, war stories and monster movies are educational. They're survival-oriented. They always neutralize the enemy in the end.

    • Connections
      Featured in Deadly Weapon (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      TerrorVision
      Written and Performed by The Fibonaccis

      Produced by Ron Goudie

      © 1986 Smell Brain / Amgine

      Administered by Bug Music

    User reviews77

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A collectible classic. Unforgettable Sci-Funny movie.
    8 (or more) out of 10 for those of us who like this particular genre. Otherwise it just may not be for you. If you like good comedy timing, some great lines and a well put together cast of characters then this one is for you. The story is pretty original. A stray transportation beam is accidentally caught by the Putterman family's el-cheapo satellite receiver and a large stray pet alien dog-like creature materialises inside the Putterman mansion. The Putterman's are swingers and leave to meet and later invite the 'Man's Man' Spiro, a muscular Greek gay to their residence. While their gone, we meet the kids, grandpa and the pet-thing. The kids try and train the alien pet who unfortunately isn't normal, even to alien standards and proceeds to eat friends, relatives and almost anyone who drops by.

    Parts of the film remind me of Eating Raoul, The Big Bus and a little bit of Bucakroo Banzai as it plays like a cartoon. The main theme (Terrorvision) is really catchy. All in all, a movie that you are bound to watch again, just to re-experience some great lines and scenes.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ТелеТерор
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Empire Pictures
      • Altar Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $320,256
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $320,256
      • Feb 17, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $320,256
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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