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Year: 2023
Runtime: 92 min
Language: English
Director: Robert Rodriguez
As Austin detective Danny Rourke delves into a series of mind-bending bank robberies, his search for his missing daughter catapults him down a surreal rabbit hole. Joined by intuitive psychic Diana Cruz, Rourke chases a cryptic trail that blurs reality, forcing him to reexamine everything and everyone in his world - including the enigmatic specter (William Fichtner) who may hold the key to her disappearance.
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Danny Rourke, a detective in the Austin Police Department, shares his heart-wrenching story with his therapist about the abduction of his beloved daughter, Minnie, three years ago. This tragic event not only tore apart his family but also left him grappling with unanswered questions. The prime suspect, Lyle Terry, was arrested in the case, but he claimed not guilty due to mental incapacity, leaving Rourke in the dark about Minnie’s fate.
After receiving an anonymous tip about a potential bank heist from his partner, Nicks, Rourke is compelled to investigate. Their suspicions intensify when they observe a mysterious man orchestrating a scenario involving civilians and police officers who obediently carry out his instructions. In a frantic race against time, Rourke enters the bank, pretending to open a safety deposit box, only to discover a haunting photograph of Minnie with a note urging him to “Find Lev Dellrayne.”
As he delves deeper into this dangerous puzzle, Rourke confronts the unsettling reality that the heist may be intrinsically linked to his daughter’s disappearance. He learns from the mysterious figure that Lyle had been under a spell of amnesia when he abducted Minnie. Driven by a need for answers, Rourke seeks the help of Diana Cruz, a fortune-teller who reveals chilling truths about the world of hypnotics and the powerful entity named Lev Dellrayne—a rogue hypnotist with dark intentions.
Cruz uncovers that a secret government organization, referred to as the Division, had been training hypnotics with the ability to manipulate reality. She explains that Rourke has a psychic block due to his emotional trauma, which only Dellrayne can unlock. The plot thickens when Dellrayne hypnotizes Nicks into attacking Rourke and Cruz, leading to a deadly confrontation.
Now fugitives, Rourke and Cruz escape to Mexico, where they find a former Division insider named Jeremiah. He unveils Dellrayne’s quest for “Domino,” an experimental weapon capable of controlling even the most formidable hypnotics, including himself. With newfound determination, Rourke and Cruz tap into their latent abilities to resist Dellrayne’s mind control, but their trials are far from over.
Throughout this harrowing journey, they encounter River, a reclusive hacker who reveals shocking insights about Rourke’s past. The truth unfolds: Rourke’s wife, Vivian, was once part of the Division, and their daughter, Minnie, is The Domino—born with unique abilities inherited from both parents. As the layers of deception peel away, Rourke realizes that both he and Minnie have been pawns in a sinister game, manipulated by the Division.
In an emotional showdown, Rourke faces both Vivian and Dellrayne, discovering that Minnie’s kidnapping was orchestrated by the Division to mold her into a weapon. Vivian’s pleas for his trust fall on deaf ears as Rourke awakens to the reality that he must protect his daughter at all costs. Though his mind is reset, his newly discovered powers allow him to escape the Division’s grasp.
In a thrilling climax, Rourke finds himself at the location suggested by the message from earlier: Deer Valley Lane. Here, he reunites with Minnie, who possesses extraordinary powers of her own. As Division agents attempt to invade, she uses her abilities to turn the tide, causing chaos among them. In a remarkable twist, she restores Vivian’s memories, revealing the shocking truth about her past choices.
In a final act of liberation, Minnie takes control and orchestrates an irreversible confrontation against the Division, leading to their own mutual destruction. In the aftermath of this turbulent saga, Rourke, Vivian, and their daughter, along with Rourke’s foster parents, embrace their newfound freedom, ready to start anew.
Last Updated: October 28, 2024 at 17:53
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