Hypnotic (2023)
A detective's search for his daughter unearths a pulpy, reality-bending mystery and a secret government program.
A detective becomes entangled in a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program while investigating a string of reality-bending crimes.
How intense is Hypnotic?
Hypnotic is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Hypnotic feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Hypnotic
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Hypnotic for you?
Is Hypnotic scary?
Only a little. Hypnotic has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Hypnotic gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hypnotic sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hypnotic OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Hypnotic?
Hypnotic runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Hypnotic?
Hypnotic is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Hypnotic have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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