The Hypnotist (2012)

The Hypnotist (2012) poster

After a young woman and her parents are murdered by a killer determined to wipe out the entire family, Detective Inspector Joona Linna works with a psychiatrist to hypnotize the son who narrowly escaped death in order to find the one surviving daughter before the murderer does.

Director: Lasse Hallström
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Oscar Fogelström
Cinematography: Mattias Montero
Editing: Sebastian Amundsen, Thomas Täng
Production: Sonet Film, Filmpool Nord, SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Themes

Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Nervous Breakdown and Shattered Lives, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse

Keywords

trauma, psychologist, hypnotist, broken ice, hypnotize

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hypnotist about?
After a young woman and her parents are murdered by a killer determined to wipe out the entire family, Detective Inspector Joona Linna works with a psychiatrist to hypnotize the son who narrowly escaped death in order to find the one surviving daughter before the murderer does.
Who directed The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist was directed by Lasse Hallström.
Who stars in The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist stars Tobias Zilliacus, Mikael Persbrandt, Lena Olin, Helena af Sandeberg, Jonatan Bökman, Oscar Pettersson.
How long is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Where was The Hypnotist produced?
The Hypnotist was produced in Sweden.
What are the themes of The Hypnotist?
The themes of The Hypnotist include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Nervous Breakdown and Shattered Lives, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse.