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Julie Bowen Takes Bold Step into Horror with 'Hysteria!'

The new series explores the 1980s Satanic Panic through a mix of horror and comedy, with Bowen stepping away from her sitcom roots.

  • Julie Bowen, known for her role in 'Modern Family,' stars as Linda Campbell in 'Hysteria!', a series set during the Satanic Panic of the 1980s.
  • The show, available on Peacock, combines horror and comedy, featuring a high-school metal band caught in a supernatural crisis.
  • Bowen describes her role as a departure from her previous work, embracing the challenge of a horror genre to defy audience expectations.
  • The series also stars Bruce Campbell, who brings his horror-comedy expertise, and Anna Camp, known for her comedic roles.
  • Set in a time of limited information sources, 'Hysteria!' highlights the impact of mass hysteria and groupthink in a small-town setting.
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