Close Your Eyes (2002)

A hypnotherapist is caught up in the pursuit of a serial killer.

Director:

Nick Willing

Writers:

Madison Smartt Bell (novel), Nick Willing

Stars:

Goran Visnjic, Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson

5 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shirley Henderson	...	Janet Losey
Goran Visnjic	...	Michael Strother
Miranda Otto	...	Clara Strother
Sophie Stuckey	...	Heather
Josh Richards	...	Keith
John Rogan	...	Francis Paladine
Claire Rushbrook	...	Grace
Lauren Gabrielle Volpert	...	Martha Strother
Sarah Woodward	...	Police Inspector Hilary Ash
Corin Redgrave	...	Chief Inspector Clements
Paddy Considine	...	Elliot Spruggs
Madison Smartt Bell	...	Hypnosis Patient
Stevie Nye	...	Young Boy 1
Joshua McGowan	...	Young Boy 2
Andrew French	...	Police Detective

Storyline

While treating a policewoman for smoking, hypnotherapist Michael Strother has a telepathic vision of a young girl floating beneath the surface of a stream. The escaped victim of a ritualistic serial killer, the girl has become mute, and Michael is called upon by Scotland Yard to unlock the secrets she holds in order to catch a man who believes he has discovered the key to immortality.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | policewoman | vision | scotland yard | murderer | 

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Taglines:

You won't snap out of it.

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Genres:

Crime | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

First Look Media Deal [France]

Country:

UK France

Language:

English French

Release Date:

5 May 2004 (France)

Also Known As:

Close Your Eyes

Filming Locations:

East Finchley Underground Station, East Finchley, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$21,980, 25 April 2004, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$39,381, 2 May 2004

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Films,The Film Consortium,Film Council

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Goran Visnjic lived in a rented flat above a pub off Trafalgar Square for three months while filming this movie.

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Quotes

Janet Losey: I don't have 500 quid.
Dr. Michael Strother: I didn't have to read your mind to know that.

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Soundtracks

Imagination
Performed by Simon Boswell
Published by Sunfun Music

User Reviews

An Unknown Great Thriller to Be Discovered by Viewers

In London, Michael Strother (Goran Vismjic) is a specialist in treatment for quitting smoking through hypnosis. His patient, the detective Janet Losey (Shirley Henderson), decides to use Michael's skills with the little girl Heather, who was kidnapped by a sick serial killer and escaped, but was speechless in shock. Michael gets involved with the investigation of Janet, threatening the safety of his own family. Along the story, weird mysteries are disclosed, having a hook in its open end for a possible sequel. This movie is an unknown great thriller. I saw this DVD on sale, and I decided to buy it just because it was very cheap. The introduction of the story is so good that I have decided to pay attention on the plot. What a surprise: it is indeed a spooky story, full of mystery, which makes the viewer tense, guessing whether it is a thriller or a horror movie. The direction is precise, using special effects only to create an atmosphere and cast has a good performance. This little gem deserves to be discovered by fans of thrillers full of suspense. Unfortunately, the DVD does not present any extra. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): `Hipnose' (`Hypnosis')