Hysterical (1983 film)
| Hysterical | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chris Bearde |
| Written by | Chris Bearde Bill Hudson Brett Hudson Mark Hudson Trace Johnston |
| Produced by | William J. Immerman Gene Levy |
| Starring | (See article) |
| Cinematography | Thomas Del Ruth |
| Edited by | Stanley Frazen |
| Music by | Bob Alcivar Robert O. Ragland |
| Distributed by | Embassy Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million[1] |
Hysterical is an American comedy film directed by Chris Bearde. Released on July 30, 1983, by Embassy Pictures, it is a spoof of the horror film genre. The film stars the Hudson Brothers.
Plot
Frederic "Casper" Lansing (Bill Hudson) is a writer who hopes to find inspiration while vacationing in Hellview, Oregon; however, the lighthouse in which he's staying is haunted by the ghost of Venetia (Julie Newmar), who had killed herself 100 years ago and now wants to use Lansing as a vessel for her dead lover, Captain Howdy (Richard Kiel). When Howdy's ghost starts killing people, two bumbling scientists (Brett Hudson and Mark Hudson) are brought in to investigate the history of the lighthouse and solve the case.
The film is a spoof of John Carpenter's The Fog, and many other horror movies in the last couple of decades.
A repeated joke is that the "zombies" all wear turtle-neck sweaters and say "What difference does it make?" at which point the heroes all run off screaming "Zombies". Another running gag is the lunatic character Ralph (Robert Donner), who tells everyone "You're doomed", instead becomes injured himself.
Cast
- Bill Hudson as Frederic "Casper" Lansing
- Mark Hudson as Dr. Paul Batton
- Brett Hudson as Fritz Batton
- Cindy Pickett as Kate
- Richard Kiel as Captain James Howdy
- Julie Newmar as Venetia
- Bud Cort as Dr. John
- Robert Donner as Ralph
- Murray Hamilton as The Mayor
- Clint Walker as The Sheriff
- Franklyn Ajaye as Leroy
- Charlie Callas as Count Dracula
- Keenan Wynn as Old Fisherman
- Gary Owens as TV announcer
- John Larroquette as Bob X. Cursion
Home media
Hysterical was released on DVD by Image Entertainment on January 30, 2001.
References
- ^ Chase, Donald (Mar 14, 1982). "The New Star Producers: The New 'Star' Producers". Los Angeles Times. p. K1 – via ProQuest.
External links
- Hysterical at IMDb
- Hysterical at AllMovie
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