Murderous Trance (2018)

The most incredible series of hypnosis crimes in history send an investigator and a hypnotist into a world of psychological manipulation.

Director:

Arto Halonen

Writers:

Arto Halonen, William Aldridge (co-writer)

Stars:

Josh Lucas, Pilou Asbæk, Rade Serbedzija

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Josh Lucas	...	Bjørn Schouw Nielsen
Pilou Asbæk	...	Anders Olsen
Rade Serbedzija	...	Dr. Dabrowski
Christopher Fulford	...	Thuesen
Johannes Lassen	...	Petersen
Pamela Tola	...	Susi
Mikko Nousiainen	...	Mortensen
Sara Soulié	...	Marie Olsen
Cyron Melville	...	Palle Hardrup
Lucija Serbedzija	...	Nurse at Birth Clinic
Rok Cvetkov	...	Anders' Father
Dusko Valentic	...	Janitor in Brothel
Edina Prsic	...	Receptionist Nurse at Birth Clinic
Romina Tonkovic	...	Nina
Luka Petrusic	...	Bribed Police Officer

Storyline

Criminal investigator Anders Olsen begins to solve a case in which a bank robber shoots two bank clerks and runs into the streets of Copenhagen with the money. When arrested, he claims to have committed the crime alone. Some eyewitnesses say the robber seemed to have been in a trance, which makes the case even more complicated and peculiar. Olsen finds out that the accused has been in prison with the charismatic Björn Schow Nielsen and begins to suspect that Nielsen had hypnotized his fellow inmate to commit the crime for him. But could it be possible - and if so, how can the true perpetrator be caught? Olsen seeks help from a well-known psychiatrist specialized in hypnosis, with whom Olsen delves deeper into the world of mental manipulation. Absorbed in the criminal investigation, Olsen does not realize that the mysterious Nielsen has secretly befriended his young wife. Soon the mysterious case touches him closer than he could have imagined.

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Plot Keywords:

hypnosis | suggestion | mind | bank robbery | ex nazi | 

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Taglines:

Who controls your mind?

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The film is based on true events and the real bank robbery took place next door to Pilou Asbæk's home in Copenhagen.

User Reviews

Interesting film based on a true story

Is it possible to hypnotise someone to rob a bank? And can the hypnotist be judged for the crime? THE GUARDIAN ANGEL is based on a unique true story and that makes the film itself unchartable. The fine actors and the historical setting worked for us and we kept on discussing the thrilling plot.

Details

Country:

Finland Denmark Croatia

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Murderous Trance

Filming Locations:

Copenhagen, Denmark

Box Office

Budget:

EUR3,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,863

Company Credits

Production Co:

Art Films Productions, Tähtiloiste Elokuvatuotanto, MP Film Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1