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Hysterical

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
867
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Hysterical (1982)
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ComedyHorror
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 ... Read allA 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 lo... Read allA 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 bro... Read all
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  • Director
    • Chris Bearde
  • Writers
    • Bill Hudson
    • Brett Hudson
    • Mark Hudson
  • Stars
    • Bill Hudson
    • Mark Hudson
    • Brett Hudson
  • Director
    • Chris Bearde
  • Writers
    • Bill Hudson
    • Brett Hudson
    • Mark Hudson
  • Stars
    • Bill Hudson
    • Mark Hudson
    • Brett Hudson
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    • 31User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    "Hysterical" Richard Kiel, Julie Newmar
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    Bill Hudson
    Bill Hudson
    • Frederic Lansing…
    Mark Hudson
    Mark Hudson
    • Dr. Paul Batton
    Brett Hudson
    • Fritz
    Cindy Pickett
    Cindy Pickett
    • Kate
    Richard Kiel
    Richard Kiel
    • Captain Howdy
    Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar
    • Venetia
    Robert Donner
    Robert Donner
    • Ralph
    Murray Hamilton
    Murray Hamilton
    • Mayor
    Clint Walker
    Clint Walker
    • Sheriff
    Franklyn Ajaye
    Franklyn Ajaye
    • Leroy
    Charlie Callas
    Charlie Callas
    • Dracula
    Amanda H. Bearde
    • Teenage Girl
    Pamela Bowman
    • New York Model #2
    Robert Alan Browne
    Robert Alan Browne
    • New York Press Man
    Sue Casey
    • Bookstore Society Lady #2
    Gene Castle
    • Lead Zombie Dancer
    Kathy Cherry
    • Sexy Girl
    Dick Chudnow
    • Looney
    • Director
      • Chris Bearde
    • Writers
      • Bill Hudson
      • Brett Hudson
      • Mark Hudson
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Debuting in July of 1983, the dancing zombies of this movie predate the Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983) release by about four months.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Paul Batton: Now listen Fritz, this is no longer Casper, it's a demon. The Devil is alive, he will NEVER tell the truth. Whatever you do, dont fall for it.

      Fritz: Dont worry Paul, I wont.

      Frederic Lansing: Fritz, your shoes are untied!

      [Fritz looks down]

      Fritz: Dont listen to him Fritz.

      Fritz: I wont.

      Frederic Lansing: Fritz, your zippers down.

      [Fritz looks down]

      Dr. Paul Batton: Dont listen to him Fritz.

      Fritz: I wont.

      Frederic Lansing: FRITZ... YOUR PANTS ARE DOWN!

      Fritz: Oh no you dont, I'm not gonna fall for it this time. Dont worry Paul, I wont listen to him.

      Dr. Paul Batton: Pull your pants up Fritz.

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    User reviews31

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    "Hey, what difference does it make?"
    Those panning this film are taking the jokes at pure face value. And that's good, because the film doesn't try to be too clever, but some of the humor requires you to sit back, burn a thought or two, and then sit back with a chuckle or grin. Thus I think some of those people giving the film a thumbs down are expecting a bit much.

    It's the kind of film that's worth being a cult classic, but was striving for more.

    So, does anyone remember the Hudson Brothers? Me neither ... OK, that's not entirely true, when I was younger I vaguely remember seeing a small portion of their short lived (and thankfully defunct) TV show.

    The Hudson brothers can (and I emphasize; CAN) be funny, but more often than not spend so much time trying to be clever that they themselves forget that they too need to create a joke or two, and not just pull a semi-clever gag or act funny while relying on some clever visual references.

    Well, the thing's out on DVD, but no letterbox nor commentary on this disk (go figure). And I'm glad for that, for if the Hudson Brothers had decided to make a collector's edition of their film, then it would've shown that they still hadn't learned their lesson from years back.

    Even so, like a lot of the other aficionados, it's primitive (and I mean that in a good way) sense of humor is worth a few smiles, and an occasional laugh. It's a good hearted film that means well, and does no harm.

    Something that might've helped this movie during production would've been a better film stock grade, and a more professional shooting schedule because it looks as if it were shot as a made for TV movie, even though it saw theatrical release. This tells me that someone above the Hudson Brothers knew not only the film's ultimate fate, but also that of the Hudson Brothers' comedy career.
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    • Nov 15, 2002

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    • Is this movie the funiest movie ever made ???

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 1983 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Sprung in der Schüssel
    • Filming locations
      • Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Cinema Group Ventures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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