Double Exposure (1982 film)

Double Exposure is a 1982 American psychological thriller film directed by William Byron Hillman and starring Michael Callan, Joanna Pettet, James Stacy, and Pamela Hensley. The film centers on a celebrity photographer named Bart McClelland who suffers from amnesia after undergoing a hypnosis session intended to enhance his creative abilities. Following the hypnosis, he begins experiencing vivid nightmares and blackouts. He soon discovers that he is the prime suspect in the murder of one of his models.

The plot revolves around Bart's struggle to piece together the events surrounding the murder and clear his name. He grapples with the possibility that he committed the crime during a blackout, while simultaneously being manipulated by those around him. His investigation leads him through a web of suspicion, betrayal, and potentially repressed memories.

The film explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and the dangers of tampering with the subconscious mind. It uses flashbacks and dream sequences to create a sense of disorientation and uncertainty, reflecting the protagonist's mental state. The viewer is left to question Bart's innocence and sanity as he navigates the increasingly complex and dangerous situation. The ambiguous nature of the hypnosis and the unreliability of Bart's memory contribute to the film's suspenseful atmosphere.