Trance (2013)
A hypnotherapist helps a violent gang find a vanished painting, leading to a pulpy and surreal mystery.
A violent gang enlists the help of a hypnotherapist in an attempt to locate a painting which somehow vanished in the middle of a heist.
How intense is Trance?
Trance is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Trance feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultensepulpysurreal
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Trance
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Trance for you?
Is Trance scary?
Only a little. Trance has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Trance gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Trance sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Trance OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Trance?
Trance runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Trance?
Trance is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Trance have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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