TerrorVision

The Putterman family installs a powerful satellite dish that accidentally intercepts a signal from a distant alien civilization. This transmission serves as a disposal method for extraterrestrial waste, which inadvertently transports a hungry monster into the Putterman household via their television. The family, including the children Sherman and Suzy and her boyfriend O.D., must deal with the creature as it attempts to feed on humans.

Released in 1986, this comedy, horror, and science fiction co-production from Italy and the United States was produced by Empire Pictures. It was written and directed by Ted Nicolaou, following his 1984 film The Dungeonmaster. The cast features Gerrit Graham, Diane Franklin, Mary Woronov, Chad Allen, Jon Gries, and Bert Remsen.

The film has received mixed to lukewarm reception from viewers and professionals. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.6 based on 8,500 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 5.7 from 224 votes. These audience figures are notably higher than the rating from film critics, who gave the movie a 3.3 based on 10 reviews.