As a gamer who grew up in the ’80s, I can’t help but feel a rush of nostalgia when I hear about shows like Hysteria! The combination of horror, comedy, and heavy metal music is right up my alley. Plus, with Bruce Campbell reprising his iconic role, it’s like a dream come true.
Through his captivating portrayals in a trilogy of “Evil Dead” films and three seasons of “Ash vs. Evil Dead”, Bruce Campbell has become an iconic figure in the horror-comedy genre, and he’s set to revisit this world with “Hysteria!”, premiering on Peacock. It’s worth noting that the series, influenced by the Satanic panic, is set in the ’80s – a period when Campbell’s horror movies were at the forefront of pop culture conversations as some believed that horror films were inciting audiences to perform deadly rituals as offerings to the Devil. You can preview the latest trailer for “Hysteria!” before it airs on Peacock, starting October 18th.
In the show “Hysteria!”, we find a story set in the late 1980s, where a popular high school football quarterback mysteriously vanishes amidst the panic about Satanism. This series follows an underdog heavy metal band of misfits who see an opportunity to boost their fame by pretending to be a Satanic metal group. However, things take a dark turn when a string of unusual murders, abductions, and alleged supernatural occurrences stir up a frenzy in the town. This leads to a leather-clad hunt for witches that ultimately points back to them.
Wow, here I am, a gaming enthusiast excitedly sharing the news that “Hysteria” features Julie Bowen from “Modern Family,” Anna Camp known for her role in “Pitch Perfect,” and the legendary Bruce Campbell, famously known for his work on “The Evil Dead” and “Army of Darkness.” Alongside them are Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis, and Nikki Hahn. Can’t wait to see this amazing cast in action!
In the ’70s and ’80s, the surge in popularity of heavy metal music, horror films, and Dungeons & Dragons, along with the establishment of the Church of Satan, sparked a wave of moral panic concerning crime. Communities often attributed animal sacrifices, kidnappings, and even murders to Satanists, despite insufficient proof. This fearful suspicion echoed historical persecutions of witches in Europe and Salem, Massachusetts, as well as the post-WWII McCarthyism era.
Matthew Scott Kane and David A. Goodman, the creators/producers, remarked in a statement, “‘What are those youngsters up to? Whatever it is, it can’t be good.’ This unease echoes through generations. Youngsters of the Atomic Era caused alarm by rebelling, embracing counterculture in the ’60s. These same free-spirited individuals later supported Reagan and advocated for censorship of the ‘indecent’ and ‘demonic’ heavy metal bands that their children admired. Now, these very same adults are voicing discontent about pronouns, TikTok, and a Barbie movie. The pattern persists. It’s challenging not to feel as if someone, or something, is observing it all and chuckling.
The statement gets rephrased as: “Hysteria! encompasses the dual aspects of the fear that spans generations. It captures the excitement of being youthful, defiant in spirit, and yearning for success, along with the dread of maturing and discovering that the world you once knew has changed dramatically beneath your feet. Our aim is to let parents and children (provided they are of an appropriate age) share in the thrills, the laughter, the music, and the essence of Hysteria!, collectively. After all, growing up can be terrifying. So can parenthood.
Hysteria! premieres on Peacock on October 18th.
As a fellow enthusiast, I can’t help but be excited about the upcoming series! If you’re eager to discuss all things Star Wars and horror, feel free to reach out to Patrick Cavanaugh on Twitter or Instagram. Let’s connect and share our passion!
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