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Hypnotic

Name: Hypnotic
Director: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
Released: 2021
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2021

TV-14

Director

Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hypnotic operates as a conventional genre-driven thriller centered on individual psychological suspense. While the film provides a female-led perspective, it lacks broader patterns of intentional representation that reflect multiple aspects of identity. The narrative prioritizes the protagonist's personal arc over sociopolitical commentary, resulting in a lack of explicit engagement with broader cultural or systemic structures. The film explores complex themes of psychological manipulation and subjective reality. However, it does so without addressing broader cultural or systemic structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hypnotic have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story follows a single protagonist's journey of self-improvement. There is no clear depiction of non-traditional gender identities or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Hypnotic portray gender?

Fair

A female character drives the psychological conflict and seeks a significant role in the story. However, it is unclear whether her role challenges traditional gender roles or relies on typical thriller clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hypnotic?

Minimal

The provided documentation does not offer specific details regarding the ethnic composition of the cast. No information is available regarding racial dynamics or the use of race as a metaphor.

How does Hypnotic represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of psychological manipulation and subjective reality. It functions as a standard genre piece without critiquing Western institutions or traditional morality.

Does Hypnotic include disability representation?

Limited

The story touches on mental states through the mechanics of hypnosis. It is unclear if neurodivergence is portrayed with real power or used merely as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist seeking a significant role in the story.
The narrative explores complex themes of psychological manipulation and subjective reality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of non-traditional gender identities or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
There is no clear depiction of racial diversity or the inclusion of diverse ethnic casts.
The portrayal of mental states lacks evidence of genuine neurodivergent ability to act.

Official Synopsis

A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotist but, after a handful of intense sessions, discovers unexpected and deadly consequences.

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