Hysterical 1982
“It'll snap your mind.”
What is Hysterical?
Hysterical is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1982
- Studios
- Cinema Group Ventures, Embassy Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
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Overview
Hysterical is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A writer’s seaside retreat turns into a ghostly comedy of terror.”
- Spoofs classic horror conventions
- Includes bumbling scientists for comic relief
- Runs about 90 minutes
- PG rating limits intense scares
- Humor is deliberately lowbrow and may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tongue‑in‑cheek takes on classic haunted‑lighthouse stories.
The film mixes lighthearted jokes with supernatural scares, suitable for most teen and adult audiences.
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What genre does Hysterical belong to?
It is a horror‑comedy fantasy film that spoofs the horror genre.
Who directed Hysterical?
The film was directed by Chris Bearde.
When was Hysterical released?
It opened in the United States on December 22, 1982, and later on July 30, 1983.
What is the film’s rating?
Hysterical is rated PG.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A writer staying at a haunted lighthouse encounters a vengeful ghost, prompting two bumbling scientists to investigate.