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Hypochondriac

Hypochondriac

2022
Drama Horror
96 min NR USA
4.8 / 10
5 IMDB

A young potter’s life devolves into chaos as he loses function of his body while being haunted by the physical manifestation of his childhood trauma.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Addison Heimann
Starring
Zach Villa / Devon Graye / Madeline Zima / Yumarie Morales / Marlene Forte / Chris Doubek / Paget Brewster / Adam Busch

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

unsettling intense psychological disturbing raw compelling surreal grim thought-provoking challenging visceral atmospheric

Reviews

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Anya Sharma
Mar 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Hypochondriac' offers a bold, albeit uneven, examination of how past traumas can manifest physically. Zach Villa leads the charge with a performance that conveys significant distress, but the film itself feels somewhat adrift. The central metaphor of a…

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Julian Croft
Mar 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in psychological dread, 'Hypochondriac' is a visceral exploration of trauma's enduring grip. Zach Villa’s performance is a tour de force; he embodies the protagonist’s physical and mental disintegration with a startling intensity. The film’s visual storytelling…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that attempts to be more profound than it ultimately achieves. 'Hypochondriac' presents an intriguing concept: a potter whose body betrays him, haunted by the spectres of his youth. Zach Villa strives valiantly to embody…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Hypochondriac' is a bravely unsettling cinematic experience, daring to confront the insidious nature of trauma. Zach Villa is utterly captivating as the protagonist, a potter whose physical form becomes a battleground for his past. The direction, though its…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown crafts a disquieting journey in 'Hypochondriac', a film that burrows under the skin. Zach Villa delivers a raw, committed performance as a potter whose life unravels with unnerving speed. The physical manifestation of childhood trauma is…

FAQs

Given its exploration of childhood trauma, physical deterioration, and psychological chaos, 'Hypochondriac' is likely to be a mature and potentially disturbing film. Viewers should be prepared for an intense narrative that delves into complex mental health issues and unsettling imagery. It may not be suitable for those seeking light entertainment or who are sensitive to themes of psychological distress and bodily breakdown.