MyCinema has not rated Hysterical for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, comedy, and fantasy film. It is rated PG in the United States.

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How long is Hysterical?

Hysterical runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Is Hysterical suitable for kids?

Hysterical is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19821h 30mHorror / Comedy / Fantasy / Family

Hysterical

Name: Hysterical
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Released: 1982-12-22
Duration: 90 min

It'll snap your mind.

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.

TMDB audience score

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Hysterical at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 30m

At 1h 30m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Comedy · Fantasy · Family

TMDB files it under horror, comedy, fantasy, and family.

US availability

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TMDB audience score

4.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 17 votes, a low audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

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It is a regular evening's length at 1h 30m.
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Is Hysterical scary?: MyCinema has not rated Hysterical for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, comedy, and fantasy film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch Hysterical in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for Hysterical in the US.
How long is Hysterical?: Hysterical runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Is Hysterical suitable for kids?: Hysterical is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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