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Hysterical

1982Movie1 h 30 minPG

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

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A gloriously campy, quirky horror movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

It'll snap your mind.

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.

Feels like

Absurdist Horror Comedy
Campy 80s B-Movie
Ghostly Possession Parody
Bumbling Scientists Trope
Nostalgic VHS Era Aesthetic
Slapstick Physical Comedy
Low-Budget Charm
Satirical Supernatural Thriller

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by: Chris Bearde
Written by: Brett Hudson, Mark Hudson, Bill Hudson
Produced by: Gene Levy
Music by: Robert O. Ragland, Bob Alcivar

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Facts

December 22, 1982 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released: December 22, 1982
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $6 million

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hysterical worth watching?"

Questions about Hysterical

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hysterical worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Hysterical okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Hysterical make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Will Hysterical scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 5.