Hysteria (1997) (1997)

Name: Hysteria (1997)
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1997
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 4.6
Cast: Patrick McGoohan, Amanda Plummer, Joanne Vannicola, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Gregory Hlady

1h 40m United Kingdom, Canada

Science Fiction Horror Thriller

Plot

Patrick McGoohan delivers a captivating performance as a psychiatrist overseeing an insane asylum, where he orchestrates a radical experiment. In this bizarre setting, inmates become interconnected, sharing their psychoses, dreams, and sexual experiences, leading to unsettling revelations. Director Rene Daalders, known for his cult hit MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH, presents HYSTERIA as a thrilling blend of sci-fi and horror, initially resembling a grindhouse classic. However, beneath its chaotic surface lies a profound exploration of individual versus collective consciousness, examining themes of power, control, and the quest for freedom in a confined environment.

Cast

Patrick McGoohan Amanda Plummer Joanne Vannicola Emmanuelle Vaugier Gregory Hlady Joseph Wynne Ralph Allison Louis Di Bianco Jocelyne Zucco Lynn Snelling Michael Maloney Sam Stone David Francis Mark Bromilow Rodrigue Proteau