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The Hypnosis

Name: The Hypnosis
Director: Choi Jae-hoon
Released: 2021
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2021

Director

Choi Jae-hoon

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within the conventions of the South Korean psychological thriller genre. Its narrative structure emphasizes tension and genre clichés rather than social commentary or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. While the film examines psychological vulnerability, it lacks intentional representation across various social categories. The cast is culturally homogeneous, reflecting a specific local context rather than a diverse or global perspective. Overall, the film focuses on individual mental health and the mechanics of hypnosis, without appearing to challenge social hierarchies or systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Hypnosis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The narrative focuses on individual psychological issues and the mechanics of hypnosis.

How does The Hypnosis portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around the male characters Jin-ho and Do-hyun. It is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or reinforces them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hypnosis?

Fair

The film features a cast that is culturally homogeneous, reflecting a localized South Korean setting without incorporating diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Hypnosis represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into themes of trauma and the subconscious mind. It does not address systemic religious or anti-Western critiques, focusing instead on individual mental health issues.

Does The Hypnosis include disability representation?

Fair

Jin-ho faces psychological trauma due to childhood loss. It is unclear whether his mental health struggles provide him who play a significant role in driving the story or simply serve as a plot device in the horror storyline.

Present on Screen

Explores psychological vulnerability and the complexities of personal trauma.
Provides a culturally specific South Korean perspective within the horror genre.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
Features a culturally homogeneous cast with little ethnic diversity.
Does not actively subvert traditional gender hierarchies or archetypes.

Official Synopsis

Jin-ho lost his parents in an accident when he was a child, he receives hypnosis to treat his trauma related to the accident. Do-hyun, a college student gets interested in Jin-ho's hypnosis and he tries doing it too.

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