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Hypnotized

2004 · 104 min

A chilly, uneasy psychological drama that keeps you at a distance while its quiet obsession tightens around you.

Directed by
Kim In-shik
Genres
Thriller, Romance, Mystery
Starring
Kim Hye-soo, Kim Tae-woo, Yun Chan
Tagline
Doctor's orders…
Overview
A psychiatrist fails to help a mental patient during her stay in hospital. The doctor becomes obsessed with his former patient, seeks her on the outside and uses hypnosis to fulfill his sexual desires.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Kim In-shik
Genres
Thriller, Romance, Mystery
Starring
Kim Hye-soo, Kim Tae-woo, Yun Chan
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • obsession
    • betrayal
    • power
    • identity
    • madness
    Places
    • hospital
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror3
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance4
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    thriller, romance, mystery
    Directed by
    Kim In-shik
    Written by
    Kim In-shik
    Starring
    Kim Hye-soo, Kim Tae-woo, Yun Chan, Han Jung-soo, Kim Nan-hwi, Kim Yeong-ae, Cho Dong-hyuk, Suh Yun-a
    Music
    Jang Young-gyu
    Cinematography
    Kim Woo-hyung
    Runtime
    104 min
    Country
    South Korea
    Languages
    Korean

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