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TerrorVision

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
8.7K
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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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Body HorrorDark ComedySatireSlapstickComedyHorrorSci-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.

  • Director
    • Ted Nicolaou
  • Writer
    • Ted Nicolaou
  • Stars
    • Diane Franklin
    • Mary Woronov
    • Gerrit Graham
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    8.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ted Nicolaou
    • Writer
      • Ted Nicolaou
    • Stars
      • Diane Franklin
      • Mary Woronov
      • Gerrit Graham
    • 86User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Photos182

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    Top Cast13

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

    User reviews86

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    Summary

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    Body Horror
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The movie was pulled from theaters after only four days.
    • 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

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    Details

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

    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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