The Hypnotist_
"MURDER BY REMOTE CONTROL!"
Culver is a psychiatrist who uses hypnotism to treat his patients. When Carpenter, a test pilot, comes to see him complaining of blackouts that make his job difficult, Culver tries to mesmerise him into killing his wife.
Starring
Paul Carpenter, Patricia Roc, Roland Culver
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Hypnotist was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
Culver is a psychiatrist who uses hypnotism to treat his patients. When Carpenter, a test pilot, comes to see him complaining of blackouts that make his job ...
The Hypnotist is a Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (13)
Paul Carpenter
Val Neal
Patricia Roc
Mary Foster
Roland Culver
Dr. Francis Pelham
William Hartnell
Inspector Ross
GB
Gordon Boyd
Detective Sergeant Davis
ED
Edgar Driver
Atkins
TT
Tom Tann
Wang
Ellen Pollock
Miss Barbara Barton
RS
Robert Sansom
Senior Test Flight Official
Martin Wyldeck
Dr. Bradford
John Serret
Dr. Martin
Oliver Johnston
Dr. Kenyon
Kay Callard
Susie
STUDIOS (1)
Merton Park Studios
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (4 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Hypnotist about?
Culver is a psychiatrist who uses hypnotism to treat his patients. When Carpenter, a test pilot, comes to see him complaining of blackouts that make his job difficult, Culver tries to mesmerise him into killing his wife.
How long is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Hypnotist?
The cast of The Hypnotist includes Paul Carpenter, Patricia Roc, Roland Culver, William Hartnell, Gordon Boyd.
What is the rating of The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Crime