Trauma

Trauma

Year: 1993

Runtime: 106 min

Language: English

Director: Dario Argento

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A young woman struggling with anorexia returns home to her parents after escaping a clinic. Upon her return, her mother holds a séance with friends, during which she claims a murderer is among them. In a panic, she flees, only to be murdered alongside Aura's father. Aura witnesses the killer escaping with their parents' heads and, with the help of a friend named David, begins a desperate search for the perpetrator, uncovering a horrifying secret in the process.

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1

The Encounter

On a dark and stormy night, a chiropractor opens her office door to an unseen visitor. This seemingly innocent encounter quickly escalates when the stranger knocks her out and gruesomely decapitates her with a machine-operated wire device.

2

David's Rescue

Days later, David Parson drives through Minneapolis when he spots a gaunt teenage girl ready to jump from a bridge. He quickly intervenes, saving Aura Petrescu from her desperate situation, unaware of the traumatic events that have befallen her.

Minneapolis
3

Struggles with Addiction

Aura introduces herself and begins to open up to David, but her struggles with personal demons are evident. David suspects she might be battling drug addiction as he notices needle marks on her arms and her reluctance to eat.

4

Escape and Capture

After a brief snack, Aura retreats to the restroom where she vomits, revealing her distress. In her attempts to escape, she is captured by two men who take her to her home, where her peculiar mother locks her away.

5

The Séance

That evening, Aura's mother, Adriana, conducts a séance that takes a dark turn. Adriana becomes possessed, threatening the participants with impending murders, indicating something sinister has taken hold of her.

6

A Chilling Discovery

While searching for her parents, Aura stumbles upon a headless body and confronts the black-clad killer holding her parents' severed heads in the relentless rain. This shocking scene turns her world upside down and ignites her fight for survival.

7

The Search for Help

Dr. Judd arrives to question Aura about her traumatic ordeal, but overwhelmed by the horror, she slips away to find David. Using the ID from her stolen wallet, she shares the news of her parents' murder, pleading for refuge.

8

Gabriel's Horror

Across the street, a young boy named Gabriel witnesses the killer leaving a decapitated head on display. The horrifying sight leaves him traumatized, adding to the atmosphere of terror surrounding the events.

9

Confiding in Arnie

That night, David wakes to find Aura distressed and objects scattered throughout his home. The following morning, he confides in his friend Arnie about his concerns for Aura, suspecting she may be suffering from anorexia nervosa.

10

Confrontation with Grace

When Aura sees David with his reporter girlfriend, Grace, panic ensues, leading to a confrontation. David is compelled to break up with Grace over her betrayal regarding Aura’s well-being, revealing the depth of his feelings for Aura.

11

An Investigation Gone Awry

David sneaks into the Faraday Clinic to find Aura, only to be pursued by the unseen killer inside. The chaos unfolds when yet another murder occurs, underscoring the dark undercurrents of their investigation.

Faraday Clinic
12

The Plan

In a desperate attempt to uncover the truth, David and Aura plan to investigate further. Their discovery of a set of keys leads them to a local storage locker containing evidence linked to the tragic events.

13

Dr. Linda Quick

Their investigation brings them to Dr. Linda Quick, who is rattled by her past involvement in a tragedy. As David and Aura delve deeper, they face grim truths and a rising body count from the killer.

14

Dr. Lloyd's Demise

As the conspiracy deepens, David confronts Dr. Lloyd in search of answers but is met with horror. The killer claims another victim in a brutal act, leaving both the characters and the audience in stunned disbelief.

15

A Heartbreaking Climax

In the gripping finale, David confronts the killer in a dark, eerie basement, leading to shocking revelations about Adriana's past. In a final act of vengeance, Gabriel delivers a blow to end Adriana's cycle of violence, bringing a tragic resolution.

Basement

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