Once the subject is entranced, the video moves into the command phase. This is where the director’s choices shine. Rather than just simple repetitive actions, #116 incorporates a variety of commands that test the depth of the trance. From making her repeat mantras of obedience to performing mundane tasks with a vacuous, glassy-eyed expression, the variety keeps the video engaging. The "mindless stripping" or outfit changes—a staple of the series—are filmed with good lighting and camera angles that focus on the subject’s facial expressions as much as her body. The ability to hold a pose or freeze on command is executed well, emphasizing the lack of agency that defines the genre.
In the sleepy town of Ravenswood, a mysterious phenomenon had taken hold. It started with a few scattered reports of girls acting strangely, as if they were in a trance. At first, no one thought much of it, assuming it was just a side effect of adolescence. But as the days passed, the occurrences grew more frequent and more alarming. girls gone hypnotized 116
: Authentic hypnosis requires a participant's active consent and willingness; it cannot force someone to act against their core values. Once the subject is entranced, the video moves