What is 'Hypnotic' about? Plot of Robert Rodriguez action thriller starring Ben Affleck explained

Robert Rodriguez announced the release date of 'Hypnotic' on March 17, 2023, which is set to be May 12, 2023
UPDATED MAY 8, 2023
Ben Affleck in 'Hypnotic' (Ketchup Entertainment)
Ben Affleck in 'Hypnotic' (Ketchup Entertainment)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Hypnotic' is a 2023 sci-fi action thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Ben Affleck, William Fichtner, and Alice Braga. Robert Rodriguez, the director of 'Hypnotic', will produce the movie through his Troublemaker Studios banner. Jeff Robinov and John Graham from Studio 8, Mark Gill and Lisa Ellzey from Solstice, and Guy Daniella and Rodriguez's son Racer Rodriguez will also join as producers. Rodriguez and his son co-wrote the screenplay for 'Hypnotic' alongside Max Borenstein.

Robert Rodriguez announced the release date of 'Hypnotic' on March 17, 2023, which is set to be May 12, 2023. The movie will be released on over 2,000 screens in the United States by Ketchup Entertainment during the spring season.

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What is the plot of ‘Hypnotic'?

In 'Hypnotic', Ben Affleck portrays Daniel Rourke, a tough and determined detective whose daughter goes missing under mysterious circumstances. During his search for her, he discovers a world of psychics who possess extraordinary abilities to manipulate reality. The movie explores the concept of psychics having the power to influence the world, blurring the line between what is real and what is not. As Rourke delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to unravel the secrets of the 'Hypnotic', a group of psychics with incredible mind-bending powers. As he goes further down the rabbit hole, he uncovers the truth behind his daughter's disappearance and a secret government program.

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