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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| 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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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
July 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ein Sprung in der Schüssel See more »Company Credits
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Kate: Yes.
Dr. Paul Batton: [voice over] Well, kiss off getting laid.
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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 »Quotes
Dr. Paul Batton: Your father is the sheriff?Kate: Yes.
Dr. Paul Batton: [voice over] Well, kiss off getting laid.
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like every other user here i saw this film when i was a kid and taped it because it was on in the middle of the night. AND I STILL HAVE MY COPY!!!! at least 3 times a year i dug out from where ever it has disapeared to and watch it again.
i canno understand how anybody could not enjoy this movie, maltin must be terminally brain dead to not laugh at this, and that user rating system sucks! how could it get 4.2 out of 10 if the majority of people voted it between 7 and 10! check it out and see for yourself, nearly everyone gave it a great rating yet it still only gets a 4.2 average according to IMDb. THIS SUCKS MORE THAN ANYTHING HAS SUCKED BEFORE!!! but really, what difference does it make. we here all know it is a brilliant classic.
What can i say about the plot, nothing, it's to stupid to explain, it has to be seen to be believed. what can i say about the acting? it's ridiculous. what can i say about the film over all? it's HYSTERICAL!!! do yourself a favour, ignore maltin and the IMDb's rating system AND GO FIND THIS MOVIE. it is brilliant. 10 out of 10