TerrorVision

A practical, survival-minded teen who wants a typical night of watching horror films. When the Hungry Beast invades, he becomes the problem-solver, improvising with whatever is at hand and trying to protect his family. He maintains a level head under pressure, coordinating efforts to escape and outsmart the monster. His leadership helps drive the plan to subdue the Beast and end the chaos.

The ex-military, survivalist grandfather who treats the night as a test of nerves. Gruff but protective, he prepares for any disaster and tries to keep the peace, even as the Beast bursts from the TV. His plans ultimately fail in the face of the monster’s appetite, highlighting the limits of preparedness in a suburban nightmare.

Sherman’s mother, who orchestras a swinger party and prioritizes entertainment in the face of danger. She asserts control and makes tough calls—locking Sherman in the fallout shelter to protect the party—before the Beast crashes the scene. Her actions epitomize a practical, if flawed, parental stance amid chaos.

The rocker boyfriend of Suzy, a rebellious teen who brings heavy metal energy into the house. He becomes part of the group’s attempts to coax or defend against the Beast, and his presence highlights the era’s youth counterculture. He is ultimately claimed by the creature as the night spirals out of control.

Sherman’s sister, a teenager who is skeptical at first but eventually helps with the Monster’s mystery. She partners with Sherman to clarify what’s happening, teaching the Beast simple words and aiding in their plan to subdue it. She embodies a practical resilience amid surreal horror.

One of the swingers invited to the party, a bright and carefree presence who becomes a victim when the Beast invades. Her fate underscores the film’s cheeky horror tone and the peril that lurks behind the evening’s entertainment.

A guest at the house whose presence is part of the party’s eclectic mix. He becomes entwined in the escalating chaos as the Beast moves through the home and screens. His role highlights the cross-cultural mix of guests that the party brings into the nightmare.

The buxom horror host who presides over the night’s screenings. She initially dismisses Sherman’s warning but eventually becomes entangled in the monster’s chaos as she seeks a TV spotlight. She ultimately kills Pluthar, though she mistakes him for the Beast, before being drawn into the beast’s mouth along with the others.

The alien captor from Pluton who warns Earth about destroying the TVs to stop the Beast’s spread. He is revealed as the antagonist manipulating events from the TV broadcast, until Medusa kills him. His defeat underscores the fragility of Earth’s media-driven defenses.

A minor character observed in the night’s chaos, appearing with the other party guests. His role is small, serving to show the widening circle of those drawn into the Monster’s reach.

A police officer who arrives during the mayhem to arrest Sherman for prank calls, only to be claimed by the Beast. His death marks the breakdown of authority amid the monster’s invasion.