Hypnotic

Hypnotic

Year: 2023

Runtime: 92 min

Language: English

Director: Robert Rodriguez

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Austin detective Danny Rourke investigates a series of bizarre bank robberies while desperately searching for his missing daughter. He reluctantly partners with Diana Cruz, a psychic, and together they follow a perplexing trail that challenges their perception of reality. As they delve deeper, Rourke must question everything he knows, confronting an enigmatic figure who may be connected to his daughter's disappearance and the unsettling crimes.

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1

Danny's Daughter Abducted

Three years ago, detective Danny Rourke's life was shattered when his daughter, Minnie, was abducted. This tragic event not only devastated his family but also left Danny grappling with unanswered questions and turmoil.

2

Suspect Arrested

Lyle Terry, the prime suspect in Minnie's disappearance, is arrested but claims not guilty due to mental incapacity. This further complicates the investigation, leaving Danny feeling helpless and in search of answers about his daughter's fate.

3

Anonymous Tip Received

Danny receives an anonymous tip from his partner Nicks about a possible bank heist. Intrigued, he decides to investigate what seems to be an unrelated crime while longing for any connection to his missing daughter.

Austin
4

Mysterious Man Observed

During the investigation, Danny and Nicks witness a peculiar man directing civilians and police officers in a strange operation. Their suspicions grow as they realize this may be connected to the ongoing bank heist.

Austin
5

Discovering the Haunting Photograph

As part of the heist, Danny pretends to open a safety deposit box and comes across a chilling photograph of Minnie. Alongside it is a note that cryptically urges him to find Lev Dellrayne, deepening the mystery surrounding his daughter's abduction.

Bank
6

The Connection to Abduction Uncovered

As Danny investigates further, he learns that Lyle was under amnesia when he took Minnie. This revelation leads him to believe that the bank heist is intricately tied to his daughter's disappearance, pushing him to seek deeper truths.

7

Meeting Diana Cruz

Danny seeks out Diana Cruz, a fortune-teller, in hopes of uncovering more about Minnie's fate. She reveals unsettling truths regarding hypnotics and mentions Lev Dellrayne, a mysterious figure with dark powers.

8

The Division Revealed

Cruz informs Danny about a clandestine government organization known as the Division, which has been training hypnotics capable of manipulating reality. Danny's emotional trauma has created a psychic block that only Dellrayne can unlock.

9

Nicks Hypnotized to Attack

In a shocking twist, Dellrayne hypnotizes Nicks, compelling him to attack Danny and Cruz. The sudden aggression leaves them no choice but to flee for their lives, marking them as fugitives in their desperate search for answers.

10

Escaping to Mexico

Danny and Cruz escape to Mexico, where they encounter Jeremiah, a former Division insider. He reveals Dellrayne's ambition to acquire 'Domino,' a weapon capable of controlling hypnotics, further entangling their plight.

Mexico
11

Unlocking Hidden Abilities

Rourke and Cruz, spurred by new information, begin tapping into their latent psychic abilities to resist Dellrayne's control. Their journey unfolds, revealing a new determination to rescue Minnie and defeat their pursuers.

12

Rourke's Past Unveiled

A hacker named River provides Danny with shocking revelations about his past, including the truth that his wife Vivian was involved with the Division. He discovers that Minnie possesses unique capabilities inherited from them.

13

The Emotional Showdown

In an emotional confrontation, Danny faces Vivian and Dellrayne, uncovering that their daughter's abduction was orchestrated to turn her into a weapon for the Division. Trust becomes tenuous as Rourke vows to protect Minnie at all costs.

14

Reunion at Deer Valley Lane

Danny finally locates the place indicated in the earlier note—Deer Valley Lane—where he reunites with Minnie. She actively demonstrates her extraordinary powers, turning the tide against the invading Division agents.

Deer Valley Lane
15

Final Confrontation and Liberation

In a climactic battle, Minnie takes charge and orchestrates a confrontation against the Division, resulting in their mutual destruction. Following this chaos, Danny, Vivian, and Minnie find newfound freedom and hope for a fresh start together.

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