Hypnosis (1999)

Other name: 催眠, Saimin, The Hypnotist

Description:

In the psychological thriller Hypnosis, Tokyo is shocked by three bizarre, seemingly unrelated suicides occurring on the exact same day. The victims include a young athlete, a groom during his wedding reception, and an elderly man celebrating his wife's birthday. When a middle-aged detective investigates one of these tragic deaths, he uncovers a chilling connection: each victim mysteriously mentioned a green monkey right before they died. Fearing a sinister pattern, the detective teams up with a young psychiatrist to unravel the mystery. Together, they formulate a terrifying theory that hypnosis is being used as a weapon to force these deadly actions. As more bizarre suicides are reported across the city, the mystery intensifies, and the race against time begins. Who will be the next victim? What is the terrifying truth behind the green monkey? Can they stop the hypnosis before more lives are lost? This gripping suspense film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Director: Ochiai Masayuki [落合正幸]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1999

Genre:Horror; Suspense; Thriller