---
title: "TerrorVision"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/terrorvision-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24194
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# TerrorVision (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/terrorvision-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

TerrorVision is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Empire Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A backyard satellite dish unleashes a hungry monster onto a suburban family."

### Why Watch
- Blend of horror, sci‑fi and comedy
- Inventive monster premise
- Features a suburban family confronting the creature

### Caveats & Content Note
- Tone shifts may divide genre fans
- Tone & Suitability: Features horror and comedic elements; may be unsettling for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science-fiction, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/terrorvision-1986#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ted Nicolaou
- **Networks / Studios**: Empire Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diane Franklin** as *Suzy Putterman*
- **Gerrit Graham** as *Stanley Putterman*
- **Mary Woronov** as *Raquel Putterman*
- **Chad Allen** as *Sherman Putterman*
- **Jon Gries** as *O.D.*
- **Bert Remsen** as *Grampa Putterman*
- **Alejandro Rey** as *Spiro*
- **Randi Brooks** as *Cherry*
- **Jennifer Richards** as *Medusa*
- **Sonny Carl Davis** as *Norton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was TerrorVision released?
It was released in the United States on February 14, 1986.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It mixes horror, science‑fiction, and comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑five minutes.

### Q: What triggers the monster’s appearance?
A state‑of‑the‑art satellite dish installed by Stanley Putterman releases the creature.

### Q: Who are the main characters dealing with the monster?
The Putterman children Sherman and Suzy, along with Suzy’s boyfriend O.D., try to handle the threat.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [TerrorVision — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24194)

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