Control is an illusion.|May. 11, 2023|United Kingdom|94 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Mystery;Thriller
Description: Hypnotic, a 2023 American science fiction thriller, is directed by Robert Rodriguez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Max Borenstein. The film features an ensemble cast including Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, J. D. Pardo, Hala Finley, Dayo Okeniyi, Jeff Fahey, Jackie Earle Haley, and William Fichtner. Rodriguez also took on additional roles as producer, co-cinematographer, and editor, while his sons Rebel and Racer Max contributed as composer and producer, respectively. Distributed by Ketchup Entertainment, Hypnotic premiered in the United States on May 12, 2023, and garnered mixed critical reception.
The story follows Detective Danny Rourke of the Austin Police Department, who is haunted by the abduction of his seven-year-old daughter, Minnie—a tragedy that led to the breakdown of his marriage. During a stakeout prompted by an anonymous tip about a bank heist, Rourke encounters a mysterious man who commands the actions of civilians, bank employees, and police officers. Rourke discovers a photo of his daughter in a safe deposit box with the message, “Find Lev Dellrayne.”
Determined to uncover the truth, Rourke pursues the enigmatic figure, who proves to be a powerful hypnotist. Along the way, he crosses paths with Diana Cruz, a fortuneteller who reveals that she and the man, Lev Dellrayne, are escaped “Hypnotics” trained by a secretive government division to manipulate minds. Rourke discovers he is uniquely immune to their control. As Dellrayne manipulates those around him, including Rourke’s partner, Nicks, Rourke and Cruz must fight for survival while unraveling the mystery tied to his daughter’s disappearance.
Cast director: Robert Rodriguez
Cast actor: Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, J. D. Pardo, Dayo Okeniyi, Jeff Fahey, Jackie Earle Haley, William Fichtner, Zane Holtz, Ruben Javier Caballero, Kelly Frye
Original name: Hypnotic