Trauma
Trauma

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Trauma

1991
Movie
32 min
German

Ever been sitting in your dream car and found the doors jammed? Anything that appears to be a dream is a joke and this joke turns into trauma.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Google Users55%
Director: Dario ArgentoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, suffering from amnesia after a car accident that killed her parents, is plagued by increasingly terrifying nightmares and violent visions. As she tries to piece together her past, she becomes entangled in a series of gruesome murders that seem eerily connected to her own fragmented memories and a mysterious psychiatric institute.

Critical Reception

Dario Argento's 'Trauma' is often considered one of his lesser works, polarizing critics and audiences alike. While some appreciate its surreal atmosphere and gory set pieces, many found the plot convoluted and the acting uneven. It failed to achieve the widespread acclaim of his earlier gialli, but has developed a cult following among horror enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with Argento's signature flair for suspense and gore.

  • Suffers from a confusing narrative and weak character development.

  • Features some memorable, albeit gratuitous, death scenes.

Google audience: Audiences are divided, with some praising the film's disturbing imagery and Argento's directorial style, while others criticize its nonsensical plot and underdeveloped characters.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, disorienting visual style of the film was partially inspired by Argento's own experiences with vertigo and distorted perception.

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