A burned out writer retreats to a northwest town called Hellview to write the great American novel. Unfortunately for him, the lighthouse he is renting is inhabited by the spirit of a woman...
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Title: Hysterical (1983)
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Cast
| Credited cast: | |||
| Bill Hudson | ... | Frederic Lansing / Casper | |
| Mark Hudson | ... | Dr. Paul Batton | |
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Brett Hudson | ... | Fritz |
| Cindy Pickett | ... | Kate | |
| Richard Kiel | ... | Captain Howdy | |
| Julie Newmar | ... | Venetia | |
| Robert Donner | ... | Ralph | |
| Murray Hamilton | ... | Mayor | |
| Clint Walker | ... | Sheriff | |
| Franklyn Ajaye | ... | Leroy | |
| Charlie Callas | ... | Dracula | |
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Amanda H. Bearde | ... | Teenage Girl |
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Pamela Bowman | ... | New York Model #2 |
| Robert Alan Browne | ... | New York Press Man | |
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Sue Casey | ... | Bookstore Society Lady #2 |
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A burned out writer retreats to a northwest town called Hellview to write the great American novel. Unfortunately for him, the lighthouse he is renting is inhabited by the spirit of a woman who killed herself there one hundred years before and now wants him to replace her lost love, Captain Howdy. When Captain Howdy is resurrected, two daring adventure seekers are brought in to solve the case and find out the secret of the lighthouse. Written by Todd A. Bobenrieth <TAB146@PSUVM.EDU>
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horror spoof | professor | supernatural | paranormal activity | paranormal |Taglines:
WARNING This movie contains scenes of violent comedy, explicit humour and excessive laughter. See more »Parents Guide:
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July 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ein Sprung in der Schüssel See more »Company Credits
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Released in July of 1983, the dancing zombies of Hysterical predate Michael Jackson's Thriller release by about 4 months. See more »
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I saw this movie when I was about 12 years old and taped it off of cable. I know that it was a cable edit because it contained the word "a**hole." But I caught it on cable the other night and noticed a scene that wasn't in the edit I have on tape. The big song and dance number at the fun park near the end. I was floored! So... can anyone else out there support my claim? I know that there is an edit floating around without the dance number. Either way... this movie isn't exactly brilliant. It was extremely fulfilling for me at 12, and now that I'm still emotionally 12 it's still pretty good. But your Leonard Maltin types aren't going to dig it.