peacock Taking viewers straight to the 1980s with the teaser trailer for his latest shows, hysteria! – A terrifying series set against the backdrop of the infamous Satanic Panic. Mark your diaries for October 18, 2024, when this dark comedy thriller starring Julie Bowen premieres, 13 days before Halloween.
Teaser for hysteria! The film opens with a deceptively cheerful suburban scene: Julie Bowen's character is dancing happily around her kitchen to Belinda Carlisle's “Heaven Is a Place on Earth.” The mood quickly turns somber when an earthquake starts and a demonic face emerges from the microwave! It's creepy, it's rude, it's demonic! Oh my!
What we know so far about hysteria
The series revolves around a group of outcast high school students who see opportunity in the growing fear surrounding their supposed mysterious activities. hysteria! The series will feature eight 60-minute episodes, all of which will air on the same day of its premiere. That's eight hours of spooky fun just in time for Halloween.
Here is the full summary:
“When the college team's beloved quarterback disappears during the Satanic Panic of the late '80s, a high school heavy metal outcast realizes they can capitalize on the town's sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and alleged “paranormal activity” triggers a leather-bound witch hunt that leads directly to them.”
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Created by Matthew Scott Kane (sewing) and David Goodman (Orville), hysteria! This film is not just a period piece, but a commentary on fears and anxieties that still resonate today. In the official press release accompanying the trailer, Keane and Goodman explain:
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The film is about both sides of this generational fear. It’s about the thrill of being young, rebellious at heart and ambitious at heart—and the horrors of growing up and realizing that the world you thought you knew has changed beneath your feet. We hope that parents and children (of the right age, of course) will enjoy the horror, the laughter, the music, and the heart of the film.
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“Together. Growing up is scary. So is raising children.”
Along with Bowen, the cast includes Anna Camp, Emjay Anthony, Kiara Aurelia, Kizelle Curtis, Nikki Hahn, and Nolan North, with a guest appearance from the man himself, Bruce Campbell.
Produced by Universal hysteria! It also has an impressive team behind the scenes. Keane and Goodman serve as executive producers alongside John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), Chris Binder and Jake Weiner of Good Fear Content. Jonathan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull IslandHe directed the first and last episodes.
Whether you're a fan of '80s nostalgia, psychological thrillers, or are simply looking for a fun series to watch before Halloween, hysteria! This series looks to be a wild ride that will explore the dark side of society and the consequences of collective paranoia. So grab your popcorn, tune in on October 18th and get ready to be thrilled and excited with Peacock’s latest series, which will also air on USA Network and SyFy.
