Stay Tuned
Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen. One day, TV salesman Spike convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home entertainment system sucks him and Helen into Hellvision, a realm run by Spike, who is an emissary of Satan. For 24 hours, the couple must survive devilish parodies of TV programs if they want to return to reality alive.
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Plot Summary
A depressed, TV-addicted man wins a contest to spend a week in a luxurious mansion, only to discover it's a trap set by the devil himself. He and his ex-wife are forced to survive a gauntlet of deadly, bizarre television programs. If they fail, their souls will belong to the infernal network executive.
Critical Reception
Stay Tuned was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it has developed a cult following over the years. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its unique premise and satirical take on television, while others found its humor hit-or-miss and its plot overly chaotic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive premise and satirical edge.
- Criticized for its uneven humor and chaotic plot.
- Recognized for its unique visual style and parody of television tropes.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a fun, if somewhat silly, watch. Many appreciated the creative concept and the wild parodies of popular TV shows and movies. However, some viewers felt the humor didn't always land and that the plot could be confusing at times.
Fun Fact
The film features numerous parodies of famous movies and television shows, including 'The Godfather', 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial', 'The Exorcist', 'Star Trek', 'Bonanza', and 'The Twilight Zone'.
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