The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) is a comedy mystery film directed by and starring Woody Allen. Set in the 1940s, it follows insurance investigator C.W. Briggs (Woody Allen) who becomes the target of a hypnotist, Dr. Kupferberg, played by David Ogden Stiers. While under hypnosis, Briggs is unknowingly manipulated into committing a series of heists. Alongside him is his colleague, Betty Ann Fitzgerald (Helen Hunt), who suspects him of the crimes. The film mixes humor with suspense, exploring themes of memory, perception, and crime. Its vintage aesthetic and witty dialogue make it an engaging period piece.
