The Hypnotist
After a young woman and her parents are murdered by a killer determined to wipe out the entire family, Detective Inspector Joona Linna works with a psychiatrist to hypnotize the son who narrowly escaped death in order to find the one surviving daughter before the murderer does.
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Plot Summary
Detective Joona Linna is called to a crime scene where a family has been brutally murdered. The only survivor is the teenage daughter, who is in a catatonic state and found with severe injuries. Linna suspects the girl's father, a renowned hypnotist, may have been involved or that she is suppressing traumatic memories. He brings in a hypnotist to help her recall the events, leading him down a dangerous path.
Critical Reception
The Hypnotist received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its dark atmosphere and Mikael Persbrandt's performance, but some critics found the plot convoluted and predictable. It was noted for its gritty Scandinavian noir style.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody, atmospheric Scandinavian crime setting.
- Mikael Persbrandt delivers a strong, compelling performance.
- Some found the plot to be overly complicated and lacking in originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a competent thriller with an engaging lead, though some felt it didn't quite live up to its potential and had a somewhat predictable narrative.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Swedish crime writer Lars Kepler, a pseudonym for authors Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril.
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