Hypnotized
Hypnotized

Hypnotized

2004Movie104 minKorean

A psychiatrist fails to help a mental patient during her stay in hospital. The doctor becomes obsessed with his former patient, seeks her on the outside and uses hypnosis to fulfill his sexual desires.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Lana V. SmithGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, recovering from amnesia after a car accident, begins to suspect her husband may be involved in a sinister plot. As her memory slowly returns, she uncovers disturbing truths about her past and the people closest to her. She finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as she tries to piece together the events leading up to her accident and expose a potential killer.

Critical Reception

Hypnotized received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and lead performances, while others criticized its predictable plot twists and convoluted narrative. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding it an engaging thriller and others expressing disappointment with its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a suspenseful psychological thriller.
  • Criticized for an overly complicated and ultimately unconvincing plot.
  • Gellar's performance was often cited as a highlight, but not enough to salvage the film.

Google audience: Audiences were generally unimpressed, with many finding the story illogical and the characters underdeveloped. Some viewers enjoyed the mystery element, but a significant portion felt the film failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'The Amnesia Project' before being changed to 'Hypnotized' during production.

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