Pray TV

Name: Pray TV
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1980-01-01
Cast: Dabney Coleman, Newell Alexander, Lewis Arquette, Matthew Beard, Alice Borden

1980

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About This Movie

Pray TV is a quirky entry from 1980 that dives into the absurd world of televangelism with a comedic lens. The pacing is a bit uneven, but it captures that chaotic energy of the late-night TV landscape. You have this slick evangelist character, who's both charming and shady, steering a failing station into a cash cow through faux-religious broadcasts. The satire is pretty sharp, poking fun at the commercialization of faith. There are some practical effects, but mostly it's about the performances that really sell the story. The atmosphere feels like a mix of camp and genuine critique, which makes it distinctive in a sea of comedies from that era. Definitely a conversation starter at any screening.

Quirky exploration of televangelismSatirical take on religion and commerceInteresting performances that drive the humor