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Stay Tuned poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.2 / 100
1992·Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy·1h 28m

STAY TUNED

“Something weird's on the air.”

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.

Above the Line
Peter Hyams·DirectorTom S. Parker·ScreenplayJim Jennewein·ScreenplayPeter Hyams·Director of PhotographyBruce Broughton·Original Music ComposerPeter E. Berger·Editor
Cast
John Ritter·Roy KnablePam Dawber·Helen KnableJeffrey Jones·SpikeDavid Tom·Darryl KnableHeather McComb·Diane KnableBob Dishy·Murray SeidenbaumJoyce Gordon·Mrs. SeidenbaumEugene Levy·CrowleyErik King·PierceDon Calfa·Wetzel
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Peter Hyams·Director
Writing· 5
Tom S. Parker·ScreenplayJim Jennewein·ScreenplayTom S. Parker·StoryJim Jennewein·StoryRichard Siegel·Story
Camera· 1
Peter Hyams·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter E. Berger·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bruce Broughton·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
Philip Harrison·Production DesignRichard Hudolin·Art DirectionDavid Willson·Art DirectionJoe I. Tompkins·Costume DesignGuy Vasilovich·Art DirectionHelen Jarvis·Set Decoration BuyerDrew Struzan·Art Designer
Production· 5
David Nicksay·Executive ProducerGary Barber·Executive ProducerJames G. Robinson·ProducerLynn Stalmaster·CastingArne Schmidt·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 9
Chuck Jones·Animation SupervisorMaria Gonzalez·Color DesignerJ.J. Makaro·StuntsJennifer Watson-Johnston·StuntsMelissa R. Stubbs·StuntsDave Bossert·Effects SupervisorLes Erskine·GafferGary Combs·Stunt CoordinatorGilbert B. Combs·Stunts
By the Numbers
55.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
47%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$11M
ROI -57%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#C80000
Mood
Tense, Comedic, Chaotic
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts a large television screen at the top, showing a man and a woman strapped into chairs on a spinning wheel with numbers. Below the screen, thre”

comedyfantasy
Key Elements
TelevisionSpinning WheelChairsCouchDog
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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