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Poster for Trance

2002 | 87 min | Horror, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Catherine Leoni is a connoisseur of the illusionary arts. She learned her craft from her grandfather, Henry Santorini, a master magician with a disgraced past. Now in search of the fine line between reality and magic, she travels to Death Valley with her gangster husband Robert to meet Taylor Black, a mysterious magician who is about to replicate Santorini’s ruinous past. Adding to the mystery is Wally, who claims he can smell ectoplasm, and Robert’s hit man Bongo. Under Black’s power, Catherine is forced to make a choice…find her own power or succumb to the TRANCE and the seduction of magic. This was the Best Fantasy Feature winner at the New York International Independent Film Festival yet remains obscure.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gary Orona

  • Martin KoveRobert Leoni
  • Tane McClureCatherine Santorini
  • Bruce AbbottTaylor Black
  • Robert Z'DarBongo
  • Lauren HaysSusan
  • Harrison YoungHenry Santorini
  • Wade WallaceWally
  • Amy RochelleTyra
  • Honey LaurenSpirit
  • Jim DeAngeloRobert Houdin