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On this day in 1993 (in Italy), Trauma was dished out -- and likely endured -- onto theatrical audiences. Written (in part) and directed by Dario Argento, the film starred Asia Argento, Christopher Rydell, Piper Laurie, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young man tries to help a teenage girl find the serial killer who murdered her parents before the killer comes after them."
For the record:
At the 1994 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Trauma received a nomination in the category of 'Best Limited-Release / Direct-To-Video Film,' and actress Piper Laurie received a nomination (for her work in the picture) in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress.'
-- EZ
On this day in 1993 (in Italy), Trauma was dished out -- and likely endured -- onto theatrical audiences. Written (in part) and directed by Dario Argento, the film starred Asia Argento, Christopher Rydell, Piper Laurie, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young man tries to help a teenage girl find the serial killer who murdered her parents before the killer comes after them."
For the record:
At the 1994 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Trauma received a nomination in the category of 'Best Limited-Release / Direct-To-Video Film,' and actress Piper Laurie received a nomination (for her work in the picture) in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress.'
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Trauma (1993) is a American-Italian giallo horror film directed by Dario Argento, following a young man (Christopher Rydell) who helps an anorexic teenager (Asia Argento) track down a serial killer who decapitates victims with a wire garrote. Set in Minneapolis, this English-language thriller is known for its brutal kills and, despite mixed reviews on acting and plot, serves as a significant entry in Argento's later filmography.
Key Aspects of the Film:
The film is noted for being Argento's first American production.
Trauma (1993) is a American-Italian giallo horror film directed by Dario Argento, following a young man (Christopher Rydell) who helps an anorexic teenager (Asia Argento) track down a serial killer who decapitates victims with a wire garrote. Set in Minneapolis, this English-language thriller is known for its brutal kills and, despite mixed reviews on acting and plot, serves as a significant entry in Argento's later filmography.
Key Aspects of the Film:
- Plot: Aura (Asia Argento) escapes a psychiatric hospital and witnesses the decapitation of her parents by a local serial killer known as the "Head Hunter". Together with David (Rydell), they investigate the murders, which are linked to a hospital staff and a previous patient.
- Style: The film is a departure from Argento’s earlier, more colorful Italian works, opting for a more subdued, American-influenced aesthetic while retaining characteristic elements like black-gloved killers and intricate, violent set pieces.
- Themes: It addresses themes of abandonment, anorexia, and psychological trauma, partially inspired by the experiences of Argento's own family.
- Cast and Crew: Stars Asia Argento, Christopher Rydell, and Piper Laurie. It features a score by Pino Donaggio.
- Reception: While some critics and fans found the plot weak or the acting subpar, others appreciate it for its atmosphere and unique, inventive murder sequences.
The film is noted for being Argento's first American production.
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