Hypnotic
Movie Trailer
Release Date
October 27, 2021
Genre
Thriller, Mystery
Cast & Crew
- Kate Siegel as Jenn Tompson
- Jason O’Mara as Dr. Collin Meade
- Dulé Hill as Detective Wade Rollins
- Lucie Guest as Gina Kelman
- Jaime M. Callica as Brian Rawson
Director
Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
Other Movies Director is Known For
- The Open House (2018)
- The Wrath of Becky (2023)
Producer
Michael J. Luisi, Ellen Wander, Jeff Sackman
Writer
Richard D’Ovidio
Budget
Estimated $4 million
Production Company
The Long Game, The Wonder Company, Netflix
Running Time
88 minutes
Languages
English
Maturity Rating
TV-MA (for language, some violence, and disturbing images)
Content Advisory
- Psychological manipulation
- Strong language
- Violent scenes
- Intense themes
Movie Story
“Hypnotic” centers on Jenn Tompson (Kate Siegel), a young woman struggling to rebuild her life after a series of personal setbacks. Jenn, feeling lost and unable to move forward, is introduced to Dr. Collin Meade (Jason O’Mara), a renowned hypnotherapist who promises to help her regain control of her life. Desperate for a solution, Jenn agrees to undergo hypnotherapy sessions with Dr. Meade, hoping to alleviate her anxiety and trauma.
However, as Jenn delves deeper into the sessions, she begins to experience strange and terrifying side effects. Her sense of reality becomes increasingly distorted, and she starts to question her own sanity. As Jenn investigates, she uncovers a sinister plot involving Dr. Meade, who has been using hypnosis to manipulate and control his patients for his own dark purposes. With the help of Detective Wade Rollins (Dulé Hill), Jenn races against time to unravel the mystery and break free from Dr. Meade’s grasp before she loses herself completely.
The film explores themes of trust, control, and the dangers of psychological manipulation. “Hypnotic” keeps the audience on edge as Jenn navigates a web of deceit and mind games, unsure of what is real and what has been planted in her mind. The tension builds as Jenn’s world unravels, leading to a shocking climax that forces her to confront the darkest corners of her psyche.
Special Effects
The special effects in “Hypnotic” are used effectively to create a sense of disorientation and unease. Visual distortions and subtle shifts in the environment mirror Jenn’s mental state, blurring the line between reality and illusion. The film uses these effects sparingly, enhancing the psychological horror without overshadowing the narrative.
Box Office Performance
As a Netflix original film, “Hypnotic” was released directly on the streaming platform, bypassing a traditional box office release. It gained moderate attention among viewers, especially fans of psychological thrillers, though it received mixed reviews from critics.
Filming Locations
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Notable Quotes
- “Sometimes, the mind can play tricks on you, and sometimes, those tricks are very real.”
- “What if your reality isn’t yours? What if it’s his?”
Behind-the-Scenes
“Hypnotic” was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, and marked another collaboration between Kate Siegel and Netflix, following her work in “The Haunting of Hill House.” The film was shot over a tight schedule, with much of the tension and atmosphere being crafted through careful editing and sound design to enhance the psychological thriller aspects.
Awards
- None
Final Verdict
“Hypnotic” is a tense and unsettling psychological thriller that explores the terrifying potential of mind control and the fragility of reality. Kate Siegel delivers a compelling performance as a woman on the edge, while Jason O’Mara is chilling as the manipulative therapist. Though it may not break new ground in the genre, “Hypnotic” provides a solid, suspenseful viewing experience, especially for fans of mind-bending thrillers.
IMDb Rating
5.3/10