Hysterical (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1983, Hysterical is a comedy, fantasy, family and horror film directed by Chris Bearde, running about 90 minutes. “WARNING This movie contains scenes of violent comedy, explicit humour and excessive laughter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Hysterical stars Bill Hudson as Frederic Lansing, Mark Hudson as Dr. Paul Batton, Brett Hudson as Fritz Batton and Cindy Pickett as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Hysterical has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hysterical page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hysterical tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hysterical (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hysterical change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hysterical worth watching?
- Hysterical holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hysterical?
- Hysterical stars Bill Hudson, Mark Hudson, Brett Hudson, Cindy Pickett and Richard Kiel.
- When was Hysterical released?
- Hysterical was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.