Hysterical (1982)
Frederic Lansing 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, who had killed herself 100 years ago and now wants to use Lansing as a vessel for her dead husband, Captain Howdy. When Howdy's ghost starts killing people, two bumbling scientists are brought in to investigate the history of the lighthouse and solve the case.
Director: Chris Bearde
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Bill Hudson as Frederic Lansing |
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Mark Hudson as Dr. Paul Batton |
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Brett Hudson as Fritz Batton |
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Cindy Pickett as Kate |
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Richard Kiel as Captain James Howdy |
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Julie Newmar as Venetia |
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Robert Donner as Ralph |
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Murray Hamilton as The Mayor |
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Clint Walker as The Sheriff |
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Franklyn Ajaye as Leroy |
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Charlie Callas as Count Dracula |
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Bud Cort as Dr. John |
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Keenan Wynn as Old Fisherman |
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Gary Owens as TV announcer |
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John Larroquette as Bob X. Cursion |
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Pamela Bowman as New York Model #2 |
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Robert Alan Browne as New York Press Man |
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Sue Casey as Bookstore Society Lady #2 |
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John Diehl as Taxi Driver |
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JoAnn Willette as Bookstore Society Lady #3 |
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Anne Gaybis as Waitress |
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Gene Castle as Lead Zombie Dancer |
| Writing | Bill Hudson | Writer |
| Writing | Brett Hudson | Writer |
| Writing | Mark Hudson | Writer |
| Directing | Chris Bearde | Director |
| Production | William J. Immerman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Gene Levy | Producer |
| Sound | Bob Alcivar | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Robert O. Ragland | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Stanley Frazen | Editor |
| Art | J. Dennis Washington | Production Design |
| Camera | Donald M. Morgan | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Trace Johnston | Writer |
| Camera | Thomas Del Ruth | Additional Photography |
| Production | Karen Rea | Casting |
| Crew | Jaime Rogers | Choreographer |
| Directing | Jimmy Simons | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Victor Hsu | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Joanie Blum | Script Supervisor |
| Directing | Rob Corn | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Crew | Henry Millar | Special Effects |
| Lighting | Danny Buck | Gaffer |
| Camera | Cary Griffith | Key Grip |
| Crew | Bob Herron | Stunt Coordinator |