David Carreras’ début feature “Hipnos” is a sincere attempt at psychological horror – and even if it may have its tiny flaws, it is a decently executed thriller with some impressive production values.
Dr. Beatriz Vargas (Cristina Brondo) has just been offered a job at Dr. Sánchez Blanch’s (Féodor Atkine) psychiatric clinic, where hypnosis is used as part of diagnosis and therapy for patients. But Beatriz notices that several patients at the clinic are committing suicide, which doesn’t seem to perturb Sánchez that much. Just as she begins to question the methods used, a patient named Miguel (Demian Bichir) will reveal to her that he is actually an undercover police officer, trying to investigate the spate of deaths there. He warns her of impending danger and urges her to leave the clinic while she can. But it is easier said that done, as Beatriz, we learn, has some issues…
The first thing that strikes the viewer about the clinic is the unusual way it looks and operates – staff quarters are in the same floor as the consulting rooms in this semi-circular building, and patients seem to wander into any room unhindered. Along with its lack of privacy, there is also a crisis of identity as several staff (Beatriz included) seem to have psychological issues of their own. On one occasion, Sánchez even tells Beatriz that the only thing that differentiates patients from staff in the clinic is the latter’s white coat – he reminds her to wear one at all times. In fact, identity plays a crucial part in the film, where people’s role and character change depending on who they identify with.
The film impresses in the manner in which it creates an atmosphere of uneasiness, particularly through its cinematography – the angles and lighting pay homage to thriller-comic art from the thirties and forties, and the later Italian giallo. The scene when Beatriz first arrives at the institution is reminiscent of the one from La bestia uccide a sangue freddo – a memorable scene from an otherwise forgettable film. The editing and sound is impeccable too, and we can see that director Carreras has some interesting ideas. Beautiful Cristina Brondo gives a good performance as the tormented Beatriz, and is ably assisted by the rest of the main cast. The only weakness in the film is in the characterisation, due to which there is mystery aplenty but not much suspense. It is nevertheless an honourable directorial début for David Carreras, and Recommended Viewing..!
The Nudity: Cristina Brondo and Marisol Membrillo
There is notable screen nudity from the lovely Cristina Brondo and the alluring Marisol Membrillo who plays Elena, a middle-aged nurse, for the most part. Partly because of this, the film can also be loosely termed an erotic psychological thriller.
Notable on-screen nudity from lovely Cristina Brondo and the alluring Marisol Membrillo in David Carreras’ thriller, “Hipnos”.
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Compilation: Cristina Brondo and Marisol Membrillo
Notable on-screen nudity from lovely Cristina Brondo and the alluring Marisol Membrillo in David Carreras’ thriller, “Hipnos”.
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Excellent video
Thank you very much TR