Paralyze
Written By Marcos Dubini
Logline
A young men seeking freedom from his phobia finds himself trapped in a hypnotic nightmare, where memories blur with sinister visions, and the only way out may cost him his mind.
Synopsis
Luca, a young man suffering from a debilitating needle phobia, decides to undergo a hypnosis session with Dr. Paula Molina, a renowned hypnotherapist, in an attempt to overcome his fear. As the session progresses, Luca is led on a deep journey through his memories, where the line between reality and imagination begins to blur. Guided by the calm yet unsettling voice of the doctor, Luca confronts his deepest traumas, with distorted childhood memories and disturbing visions. Soon, Luca feels he is losing control, and the session, which initially seemed therapeutic, turns into a terrifying experience where his mind and body are under threat. In a chilling climax, Luca must confront the fragility of his own mind, challenged by a therapist who manipulates reality and plays with his perception.
