Hysteria (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1997, Hysteria is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by René Daalder, running about 100 minutes. “Madness is a State of Mind” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Legendary actor Patrick McGoohan turns his famous character from THE PRISONER upside down as the psychiatrist in charge of an insane asylum. He has connected his inmates into a group mind where they share each other's psychoses, dreams and sexuality with all the scary and titillating implications imaginable! Like his highly acclaimed cult classic MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH, director Rene Daalders provocative excursion into sci fi-horror filmmaking looks at first glance like a classic grindhouse movie, but it is up to much more. In addition to its operatic mayhem, HYSTERIA is a mind-expanding reflection on individual vs. group consciousness, power, control, and freedom.
Who’s in it. Hysteria stars Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Harvey Langston, Amanda Plummer as Myrna Malloy, Joanne Vannicola as Blair and Lynn Snelling as Nympho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hysteria has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hysteria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hysteria tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hysteria (1997)?
- In GB, Hysteria is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hysteria worth watching?
- Hysteria holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hysteria?
- Hysteria stars Patrick McGoohan, Amanda Plummer, Joanne Vannicola, Lynn Snelling and Michael Maloney.
- When was Hysteria released?
- Hysteria was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.