Robert Rodriguez Interview: Hypnotic Is Hitchcock on Steroids
50Having tackled westerns, epic sci-fi, and children’s films, among other genres, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez returns with Hypnotic, a mystery thriller he’s calling “Hitchcock on steroids.” While preparing for the film’s theatrical release on May 12, Rodriguez spoke with Collider’s Steve Weintraub about bringing his vision, 20 years in the making, to audiences despite the numerous setbacks.
Hypnotic stars Ben Affleck and Alice Braga in a thriller the co-writer and director sprinkled with elements of science fiction and noir. While Detective Danny Rourke (Affleck) is attempting to cope with the trauma of his missing daughter, a mysterious man (William Fichtner) involved in a bank heist leads Rourke to believe this “hypnotic” has something to do with his daughter’s case. When he enlists the help of psychic, Diana Cruz (Braga), Rourke's reality is upended entirely.
Based in Rodriguez’s hometown of Austin, Texas, Hypnotic was given a SXSW premiere that received a successful reception. Like his features before, Rodriguez tells us this one was another low-budget whirlwind to film and produce, having to whittle away at their film schedule due to COVID shutdowns and on-location shoots. In an industry where budgets keep climbing, Rodriguez bucks the “bloated budgets,” opting instead to utilize every minute and every trick in his bag to keep the cost down and “marry it with a big idea.” During their interview, the director also reveals when we can expect to see the new Spy Kids movie, where the mid-credits scene originated, and what his hopes are for his James Cameron collaboration on Alita: Battle Angel.
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