Hypnosis
催眠
Three apparently unrelated suicides occur on the same day in Tokyo. One involves a young athlete, one a groom at his wedding reception, and the third an elderly man celebrating his wife's birthday. A middle aged detective investigating one of the cases begins to suspect a connection between the three when he discovers that each person mentioned a "green monkey" before they died. With the help of a young psychiatrist he formulates the theory that hypnosis is somehow involved. In the mean time other bizarre "suicides" are reported and the mystery intensifies. Who will be next? What is the truth? Can more deaths be prevented?
Why it matters
A moody, psychological thriller that unspools Tokyo’s urban anxieties through hypnotic mystery and creeping dread.
- Early J-horror vibes predate the global wave, blending procedural investigation with eerie supernatural hints.
- Focused on atmosphere over gore, it leans into subtle unease rather than jump scares or explicit shocks.
- The hypnotism angle taps into fears of lost agency and mental invasion—classic body horror’s psychological cousin.
- For fans of slow-burn Asian horror who appreciate cerebral puzzles over bloodletting, this is a rare ’90s gem worth digging up.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
