Question 1

What joke in Hypnotic also appears in Robert Rodriguez's earlier film Desperado?

Accepted Answer

The security guard's joke about a man betting he can pee in a glass, which was delivered by Quentin Tarantino in Desperado (1995).

Question 2

How long had Robert Rodriguez been wanting to tell the story of Hypnotic?

Accepted Answer

Rodriguez wrote the initial screenplay back in 2002, calling it one of his favorite stories.

Question 3

Why was Hypnotic's production schedule repeatedly shortened during filming?

Accepted Answer

The production shut down three times due to COVID-19, and each time budget cuts reduced shooting days from 55 to 40 days.

Question 4

Which major film festivals selected Hypnotic for screening?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at both the Cannes Film Festival and SXSW Film Festival in 2023.

Question 5

What personal milestone did Hypnotic represent for director Robert Rodriguez?

Accepted Answer

It was his first film primarily shot in the anamorphic format, which he had only used previously on Chapter 14: The Tragedy (2020) and The Book of Boba Fett (2021).

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