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Spoiler-Free Review of “Hypnotic” (2023) in Theaters: Trippy, Mind-Bending Thriller

*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“Take me back there…what do you see?”

Hypnotic released in theaters on May 12th 2023. The sci-fi thriller film (directed and written by Robert Rodriguez) stars Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, William Fichtner, and JD Pardo. It runs for an hour and thirty minutes.

After his daughter is kidnapped, a detective finds himself tangled in a series of reality-bending crimes that may be connected to his family as he seeks out help from a psychic to make sense of it all.

Here is the trailer:

Hypnotic leads the audience down a trippy rabbit hole, but reveals plenty of twists along the way, making it an interesting ride. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A mystery that pulls you in.

I was intrigued by the trailer for this film and even more so when it actually began. If you enjoy getting fragments and puzzles pieces along the way, you’re in for an insane ride here. I never felt bored throughout the movie. Everything worked together seamlessly, making this a unique and immersive watch. 

Insane twists!

I could not figure this movie out and that was a very good thing! The twists were fantastic and really blew my mind. This is one of those films where I’d like to go back and re-watch it just to see if I can figure it all out from the breadcrumbs left in the earlier acts. If you appreciate well-thought out reveals, you’ll really enjoy this film from start to finish. 

The Cons:

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Far-fetched and outrageous at times…

If you’re not into sci-fi thrillers that deal with altering reality and mind-bending experiences, this probably isn’t your cup of tea. Expect things to be really ridiculous at times. As long as you throw all rationality out the window, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy your watch, however.

I also had a few unanswered questions by the time I got to the end.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Hypnotic is an unpredictable, well-paced, and absorbing watch!

If you enjoy sci-fi thrillers, there’s plenty to enjoy here…even if it is a bit outrageous at times. 

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Hypnotic in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Hypnotic” on Netflix: Kate Siegel is beyond Intense!

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“Everyone needs therapy…”

Hypnotic released on October 27th 2021 on Netflix. The psychological thriller stars Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara, Lucie Guest and Dulé Hill. The film runs for approximately 90 minutes.

A troubled woman seeks out help from a hypnotherapist, but things become dangerous when she begins losing pieces of time, endangering those around her.

Here is the trailer:

Hypnotic has an unsettling premise that may have you rethinking your next therapy session, but does Kate Siegel do enough to make this film worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Kate Siegel’s portrayal is incredible.

I am already a huge fan of hers. She has been in some of my favorite shows and films like The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and Hush. She can honestly do no wrong for me and she really brings such a believable and genuine quality to her work. Her character is broken in a lot of ways, but you automatically find yourself rooting for her against all odds. There is just something magnetic about her on screen and this film is no exception.

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Horrifying premise.

I don’t know about you, but the films that scare me the most are the ones that are based in some element of potential truth or reality. This film really made my skin crawl when I thought about how dangerous suggestion and hypnosis can be in the wrong hands. The idea of losing control to someone else creates an entirely new set of fears as we witness what it takes to win back that control even when it seems hopeless. 

The Cons:

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Plays it safe…

This movie was really predictable. It had more of a B movie feel throughout it and there were no real surprises. I think this movie could have benefited from a major shock or reveal but it was still entertaining for me and easily fell into the guilty-pleasure thriller genre that I adore so much.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

Kate Siegel really elevated this movie for me. She captured my attention the entire time and I thought that the premise was a chilling one.

If you enjoy guilty-pleasure thrillers, you will like this one as long as you manage your expectations. 

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Hypnotic in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Girl Number Thirteen is available here!

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