Hypnotized
The story about a hypnotist whose stage act is to give contrasting personalities to his audience members: but during one of his shows, after hypnotizing ten “victims”, he suffers a stroke and falls into a coma. The question is, then: how are these people supposed to come back to their normal lives?
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Plot Summary
A man struggling with his past trauma undergoes a radical hypnotherapy treatment aimed at unlocking suppressed memories. However, as he delves deeper into his subconscious, the lines between reality and illusion begin to blur, leading him down a dangerous path. He must confront his inner demons to find the truth before he loses himself entirely.
Critical Reception
Hypnotized received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at psychological depth, many found the execution lacking and the thriller elements unconvincing. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a derivative storyline that fails to deliver genuine suspense.
- Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
- The psychological aspects are handled superficially, undermining the thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's pacing and an unsatisfying conclusion.
Fun Fact
Robert Picardo, known for his role as The Doctor in Star Trek: Voyager, plays a character named Dr. Rask, a hypnotherapist, in this film.
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