Hysterical (1982)
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- PG
- 1h 27min
- Comedy, Horror
- 16 Mar 1983 (France)
- Movie
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...
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Cast
| Bill Hudson | ... |
Frederic Lansing / Casper
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| Mark Hudson | ... |
Dr. Paul Batton
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Brett Hudson | ... |
Fritz
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| Cindy Pickett | ... |
Kate
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| Richard Kiel | ... |
Captain Howdy
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| Julie Newmar | ... |
Venetia
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| Robert Donner | ... |
Ralph
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| Murray Hamilton | ... |
Mayor
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| Clint Walker | ... |
Sheriff
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| Franklyn Ajaye | ... |
Leroy
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| Charlie Callas | ... |
Dracula
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Amanda H. Bearde | ... |
Teenage Girl
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Pamela Bowman | ... |
New York Model #2
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| Robert Alan Browne | ... |
New York Press Man
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Sue Casey | ... |
Bookstore Society Lady #2
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Gene Castle | ... |
Lead Zombie Dancer
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Kathy Cherry | ... |
Sexy Girl
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Dick Chudnow | ... |
Looney
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Pat Colbert | ... |
Hooker #1
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| Natalie Core | ... |
Bookstore Society Lady #1
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| Bud Cort | ... |
Dr. John
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| Janeen Damian | ... |
Zombie Dancer
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| John Diehl | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Mary Ellen Flaherty | ... |
Bookstore Society Lady #4
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| John Larroquette | ... |
Bob X. Cursion
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Pauline Lomas | ... |
Looney Nurse
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Helena Mäkelä | ... |
Nurse
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| Gary Owens | ... |
TV Announcer (voice)
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Indy Shriner | ... |
Hooker #2
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Maurice Sneed | ... |
Looney
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| JoAnn Willette | ... |
Bookstore Society Lady #3
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| Keenan Wynn | ... |
Fisherman
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| Anne Gaybis | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Chris Bearde | ||
Written by
| Bill Hudson | ... | (writer) |
| Brett Hudson | ... | (writer) |
| Mark Hudson | ... | (writer) |
| Trace Johnston | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| William J. Immerman | ... | executive producer |
| Gene Levy | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bob Alcivar | ||
| Robert O. Ragland | ||
Cinematography by
| Thomas Del Ruth | ||
Editing by
| Stanley Frazen | ||
Editorial Department
| Chuck Ellison | ... | assistant editor |
Costume Design by
| Jodie Lynn Tillen | ||
Production Management
| Peter Cornberg | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Victor Hsu | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Gary Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bill Hargrave | ... | boom operator |
| Bill Randall | ... | Cableman (as Bill Randall Jr) |
| William Randall | ... | sound mixer |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Jim Burk | ... | stunts (as James H. Burk) |
| James Cassidy | ... | stunts |
| Michael Cassidy | ... | stunts |
| Ann Chatterton | ... | stunts |
| Phil Chong | ... | stunts |
| Vince Deadrick Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Donna Garrett | ... | stunts |
| Ted Grossman | ... | stunts |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunts |
| William T. Lane | ... | stunts |
| Mike Tillman | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunts |
| George P. Wilbur | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Wynn Hammer | ... | still photographer |
| Jan Kiesser | ... | camera operator |
| Tony Rivetti | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera / steadicam |
| Gary Stark | ... | lamp operator |
| Kenneth Zunder | ... | assistant camera |
Additional Crew
| Rob Corn | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Embassy Pictures (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Entertainment in Video (1983) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Inter-Press A/S film (1984) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Overseas FilmGroup (1987) (Non-US) (sales)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- First Look International (2001) (World-wide)
- América Vídeo (1991) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Astro Distribution (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Magnum Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Nova Home Video (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Debuting in July of 1983, the dancing zombies of this movie predate the Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983) release by about four months. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Trailer Trauma (2016). See more » |
| 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. See more » |