Hysterical [DVD]

Hysterical is well, pretty hysterical, the film is about novelist Frederic Lansing who writes a trashy but successful book called Mouth to Mouth. Wanting to get away from New York and reinvent himself he goes out to Cape Hellview, Oregon and meets the oddball residents including Ralph an old man who tells people “You’re doomed!” while riding by on his bicycle. Ralph usually ends up having an accident with his bike after telling people that they are doomed.The lighthouse that Lansing is renting is haunted by a Venitia a spirit of a sea captain’s wife who committed suicide. Her love slave, the ghost of Captain Howdy begins killing people, turning them into turtleneck wearing zombies who only say, “What difference does it make?”. Two bumbling scientists become involved to help rid Cape Hellview of its ghosts.The movie is a parody of horror movies and although the humor is a bit uneven, I did enjoy it. It is hard to find, but if you enjoy Police Squad and Airplane! this movie might be right up your alley.

For fans of bad tv variety shows this movie is a must. The Hudson Brothers were very amusing for a comedy team but not the best actors in the world. Kate Hudson will probably be the best product from their past (yeah I know only one of them is her father but I can never remember which one). The movie spoofs just about every adventure and ghost movie that was out before it. Lots of Indiana Jones jokes. My favorite line is still a well-worn "Your Doooooomed!" Good movie for Halloween to get a break from blood and guts - lots of zombies, little blood. It is a comedy after all.The DVD doesn't offer much in the way of extras but the transfer is good.

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This movie is definitely a cult classic. My chunky friend and I haven't seen the movie in almost 20 years and we still call each other frequently, repeating many of the lines...Fritz, your shoe is untied...Fritz, your zipper is down...Fritz, YOUR PANTS ARE DOWN! Fritz, pick up you pants! Are these guys serious? Of course we're serious, why do you think we're dressed like this...thhhhhhhhhh! Some say we're crazy, others say stupid, but when you can laugh at stuff you did when you were a kid it can always change a bad day! Luv ya slim! All in all a very funny movie, definitely worth a look. Chunky, your DVD copy is on the way!

My "children" who now range in ages 33-41, still quote from this movie. As their mother, I quote right along with them. "Fritz! Get out of the man's pool!" "YOU'RE DOOMED!" They never get old. It's a "funny every time!" thing. Bought a DVD that I am going to try to make copies of for my darlings. Hard to justify $50-$70 times 4 in this economy. But once didn't hurt too bad.

This movie isn't Shakespeare, but it is awfully amusing. Growing up, my mother found this movie somewhere and, like most boys between 10-15, I could watch it over and over again. Since then, it holds a special place in my heart, but I did go back recently and watch it again and I still found it pretty amusing (so it isn't a matter of me favoring this movie for nostalgic reasons). It's full of visual puns and silly dialogue and ridiculous plot threads, but I would still recommend it to anyone who can avoid taking it too seriously.

I have always loved this movie. I so Happy I found it. my boys have been watching this on a VHS we recorded in the 80's since they were little. I gave it to my youngest for his 30th birthday. I could not have found a better gift! Thank you so much.

I saw this movie when it first came out when I was a teenager and I never laughed so hard. I must have watched it over and over on video until the tape was no good and it had to be thrown out. I was never able to get another copy again and I don't know why it is hard to find in many video stores, even the ones that carry old movies. It is a great movie for all crowds and I cannot explain how great this movie is because I think you should watch it and then know for yourself.