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FilmComedyFantasyFamilyHorror

Hysterical (1983)

PG · 1983-07-29 · 1h 30m · EN
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WARNING This movie contains scenes of violent comedy, explicit humour and excessive laughter.

Frederic Lansing is a writer who hopes to find inspiration while vacationing in Hellview, Oregon; however, the lighthouse in which he's staying is haunted by the ghost of Venetia, who had killed herself 100 years ago and now wants to use Lansing as a vessel for her dead husband, Captain Howdy. When Howdy's ghost starts killing people, two bumbling scientists are brought in to investigate the history of the lighthouse and solve the case.

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Bill HudsonWriterBrett HudsonWriterMark HudsonWriterChris BeardeDirector

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Bill HudsonBill HudsonFrederic LansingMark HudsonMark HudsonDr. Paul BattonBrett HudsonBrett HudsonFritz BattonCindy PickettCindy PickettKateRichard KielRichard KielCaptain James HowdyJulie NewmarJulie NewmarVenetiaRobert DonnerRobert DonnerRalphMurray HamiltonMurray HamiltonThe MayorClint WalkerClint WalkerThe SheriffFranklyn AjayeFranklyn AjayeLeroyCharlie CallasCharlie CallasCount DraculaBud CortBud CortDr. John

Keywords

ShipwreckPossessionLighthouseHorror spoof

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · FamilyTheme affinityShipwreck · Possession · LighthouseDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference319971

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What is Hysterical about?

Frederic Lansing is a writer who hopes to find inspiration while vacationing in Hellview, Oregon; however, the lighthouse in which he's staying is haunted by the ghost of Venetia, who had killed herself 100 years ago and now wants to use Lansing as a vessel for her dead husband, Captain Howdy. When Howdy's ghost starts killing people, two bumbling scientists are brought in to investigate the history of the lighthouse and solve the case.

How long is Hysterical?

Hysterical has a runtime of 90 minutes.