Hysterical
“It'll snap your mind.”
Synopsis
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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Hysterical (1983) Trailer
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Top Cast
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Bill Hudson
Frederic Lansing
Mark Hudson
Dr. Paul Batton
Brett Hudson
Fritz Batton
Cindy Pickett
Kate
Richard Kiel
Captain James Howdy
Julie Newmar
Venetia
Robert Donner
Ralph
Murray Hamilton
The Mayor
Clint Walker
The Sheriff
Franklyn Ajaye
Leroy
Charlie Callas
Count Dracula
Bud Cort
Dr. John
Keenan Wynn
Old Fisherman
Gary Owens
TV announcer
John Larroquette
Bob X. Cursion
Pamela Bowman
New York Model #2
Robert Alan Browne
New York Press Man
Sue Casey
Bookstore Society Lady #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Bearde
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Hudson, Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson, Trace Johnston
- Original Score
- Bob Alcivar, Robert O. Ragland
- Original Title
- Hysterical
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Cinema Group Ventures, Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Bearde
Mark Hudson, Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson, Trace Johnston
Bob Alcivar, Robert O. Ragland
Donald M. Morgan, Thomas Del Ruth
Stanley Frazen
William J. Immerman, Gene Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Hudson
Writer
Bill Hudson
Writer
Brett Hudson
Writer
Chris Bearde
Director
Gene Levy
Producer
Bob Alcivar
Original Music Composer
Robert O. Ragland
Original Music Composer
Stanley Frazen
Editor
J. Dennis Washington
Production Design
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Trace Johnston
Writer
Bob Herron
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hysterical
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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.
Who directed Hysterical?
Hysterical was directed by Chris Bearde.
Who stars in Hysterical?
The principal cast of Hysterical includes Bill Hudson, Mark Hudson, Brett Hudson, Cindy Pickett, Richard Kiel.
When was Hysterical released and how long is it?
Hysterical was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hysterical?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hysterical was composed by Bob Alcivar, Robert O. Ragland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hysterical?
Hysterical holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).