The L.A. police find two bodies in a fancy house and suspect the wife of one victim. Dr. Ellis, a hypnotherapist, takes her back in time; with the police listening, a pattern of spousal abuse emerges. When each trance ends, however, the woman, Carolyn Walker, wonders if those repressed memories are true. Dr. Ellis guides her through her trial, testifies himself, and continues treatment after the verdict is in. Carolyn's memory and well-being get worse after the trial, not better. She misses some therapy sessions, and Dr. Ellis comes to see her at home. Snatches of memory come and go. Can he help her remember what really happened? Are the cops satisfied justice has been done?
Acting
Nigel Hawthorne's silky, sinister therapist.
Writing
Messy, ambitious script that bites off more than it chews.
Director
Andrew Morahan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was director Andrew Morahan's follow-up to Highlander III, making it possibly the only filmography to span sword immortals AND hypnotherapy court dramas.
Released during the peak of 'recovered memory' controversies in the 90s, when hypnosis testimony was being challenged in real courts nationwide.
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