Hypnotic

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Hypnotic

R

Released May 12, 2023

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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Determined to find his missing daughter, Austin detective Danny Rourke finds himself spiraling down a rabbit hole investigating a series of reality-bending crimes where he will ultimately call into question his most basic assumptions about everything and everyone in his world. Aided by Diana Cruz, a gifted psychic, Rourke simultaneously pursues and is pursued by a lethal specter -- the one man he believes holds the key to finding the missing girl -- only to discover more than he ever bargained for.

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Critics Consensus

Although Hypnotic isn't without glimmers of inspiration, the ultimate effect of this often clunky crime caper will be to leave you feeling rather sleepy.

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Audience Says

Sure, Hypnotic is predictable, but it's still a fairly fun thriller with plenty of twists and turns.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

At times I was reminded of the 2015 thriller Solace, in which Anthony Hopkins helped the FBI by functioning as a sort of psychic satnav. Somehow, this is even sillier.

Rated: 2/5

May 28, 2023

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

As it is, even with the short running time, there are plenty of opportunities to notice the lack of spark between Affleck and Braga, the grating bombast of the soundtrack and the paltry special effects.

Rated: 2/5

May 26, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

It’s sloppily executed, without a hint of dramatic tension.

Rated: 1/5

May 26, 2023

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

It’s pacey, fun, and absurdly overconfident about its own premise.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Zach Youngs

InSession Film

Instead, seek out Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s enigmatic, darkly funny, and disturbing Cure from 1997. A film which Hypnotic’s filmmakers wish it could be.

Rated: D

Jul 3, 2024

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

Do not expect too much from the film, and there's a chance you might just enjoy it. It’s silly and absurd.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 7, 2023

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Engin O

Enjoyable movie. Had some fun with the premise and mystery, Ben Affleck is always entertaining, and Rodriguez always finds a way to make things fun and well directed. B-movie Inception fun

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/23

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Mr. Hollywood

Such a disappointing film from Robert and Ben. Expected way more than a generic run of the mill Firestarter knockoff. Felt like a made for cable movies from the 90s

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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Jim

Stay through the credits, a twist awaits!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/29/23

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Sondra

Loved all the twist of the movie, but the ending was not up too par!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/26/23

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Joy

Sadly it was the only movie playing that fit our schedule so we decided how bad could it be with Ben Affleck. It was pretty bad.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/24/23

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Kevin

Great twist to the storyline!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/23

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Robert Rodriguez

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Ben Affleck

Daniel Rourke

Alice Braga

Diana Cruz

JD Pardo

Nicks

Hala Finley

Minnie

Jackie Earle Haley

Jeremiah

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - Everybody Shoots Each Other

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - Mind-Bending Trainyard Chase

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - I'm a Hypnotic

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - Mind-Controlled Murder

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - Ben Affleck's A Hypnotic!

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - Ben Affleck's Daring Escape

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - Cops Shoot Each Other

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Hypnotic: Official Clip - Mind Control Bank Heist

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Hypnotic: Movie Clip - We're Trapped

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Synopsis

Determined to find his missing daughter, Austin detective Danny Rourke finds himself spiraling down a rabbit hole investigating a series of reality-bending crimes where he will ultimately call into question his most basic assumptions about everything and everyone in his world. Aided by Diana Cruz, a gifted psychic, Rourke simultaneously pursues and is pursued by a lethal specter -- the one man he believes holds the key to finding the missing girl -- only to discover more than he ever bargained for.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Producer: Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Robert Rodriguez, Mark Gill, Guy Botham, Lisa Ellzey, Racer Rodriguez
Screenwriter: Robert Rodriguez, Max Borenstein
Distributor: Ketchup Entertainment
Production Co: Double R Productions, Belga Films
Rating: R (Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 30, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.5M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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