Trauma
Trauma

Trauma

2017Movie106 minSpanish

Four friends visit a rural locality of Chile, are brutally attacked by a man and his son. After not finding help in the town, they decide to confront these men with the help of a pair of policemen. But in this way, they will discover that their attackers have in their blood the direct legacy of the darkest period of Chilean history and will have to face the most brutal enemy.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Dario ArgentoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of individuals finds themselves trapped in a mysterious and terrifying situation. As they try to understand their predicament, psychological and physical horrors begin to unfold, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. They must confront their deepest fears and past traumas to survive.

Critical Reception

Trauma received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters as significant weaknesses. While some appreciated Argento's signature visual style, the film ultimately failed to impress a wide audience or critical body.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a confusing narrative that detracts from any potential scares.
  • Dario Argento's visual flair is present but not enough to salvage the weak script.
  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to connect with the audience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Trauma are scarce and generally indicate disappointment, with many viewers finding the film to be nonsensical and unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

Dario Argento's "Trauma" was released in 1993, not 2017. The 2017 release date provided in the prompt might be an error, or it could refer to a different film with a similar title. The details provided here pertain to Dario Argento's 1993 film.

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Zalgow

Zalgow

**This movie tries very hard to be something, but fails.** Reading the plot summary, you might think, that this is yet another _Rape & Revenge_ movie. Having seen it, I can tell you that it is not. **Comparison to Martyrs** That mo...
Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"For a film so consumed by painful memories, the most potent act of killing that Trauma imagines is the one that leaves the ghosts of the past behind for good..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/201...