"Hypnosis and mind control can lead to some fascinating stories, character developments, and plot twists. These are plot devices that grant filmmakers ample room to run wild with their tales. Under hypnosis and/or mind control, a character can act against their will, be forced to retrieve lost memories, or even view reality in a distorted way (without us, the viewers, realizing it). It can give rise to unreliable narrators, who are perfect for plot twists and red herrings, but even when we do know a protagonist is in a trance, it's still thrilling to witness them slowly discover it themselves. Here are my picks for the best movies with hypnosis and mind control, which span various genres and styles to explore how hypnotism and brain manipulation can affect characters." - whatnerd.com
