This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Haunt Love) was limited to 10,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Aura is a young Romanian who, while on the run from her parents, is rescued by journalist and recovering drug addict, David Parsons. After being returned to her home, Aura’s parents are murdered by a vicious serial killer known as The Headhunter, sending Aura back on the run, to David. With no one to turn to for help, the unlikely pair launch their own investigation into the killings, discovering shocking and long hidden revelations that connect the continuing murders ever closer to Aura and a terrifying secret from her past...
The first US lensed film from the master of Italian horror, Dario Argento (Suspiria, Opera), TRAUMA was his return to classical form giallo filmmaking, offering a twist filled, labyrinthine plot, brutal and creative murders, stunning scope cinematography, and a haunting score by Pino Donaggio (Piranha). Headlined by an all-star cast including three-time Oscar nominee Piper Laurie (Carrie), Oscar nominees Frederic Forrest (Apocalypse Now) and Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), acclaimed actor James Russo (Django Unchained), and actress and director Asia Argento (The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things) in her first starring role. Vinegar Syndrome is thrilled to present TRAUMA on Blu-ray, newly restored in 4K and debut its longest and most complete version ever, with the complete English dialogue track totally intact for the very first time.
directed by: Dario Argento starring: Asia Argento, James Russo, Piper Laurie, Frederic Forrest, Brad Dourif 1993 / 109 min / 2.35:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm interpositive
"Beheaded" - an interview with writer/director Dario Argento
"Heads Above the Rest" - an interview with special effects artist Tom Savini
"Female Hamlet" - an interview with writer Franco Ferrini
"Ruby Rain" - an interview with composer Pino Donaggio
"When the Lightning Strikes" - an interview with cinematographer Raffaele Mertes
Interview with actress Sharon Barr
Interview with actor / casting director Ira Belgrade
Interview with actor James Russo
Interview with actress Piper Laurie
Interview with first assistant director Rod Smith
Audio commentary with The Hysteria Continues!
Audio commentary with film historian and author Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
"On Set with Tom Savini" - an archival featurette with behind-the-scenes footage
Archival electronic press kit with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and crew
Video workprint featuring several extended scenes
Multiple trailers
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.3306613 / 5 from 499 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition slipcover of the film 'Trauma' by Dario Argento, newly restored in 4K, is praised for its detailed pictures, sound, and special features. Customers appreciate the incredible artwork and packaging, though some feel it doesn't match the director's best work. The restoration is highly regarded, and the film is noted for its excellent cinematography and haunting score.
"The transfer looks fantastic, and the special features are great" — Trey B.
"Transfer looks phenomenal and the special features do a great service to the film maker's intent." — Mike B.
"One of the last great Argento films, with a restoration that looks great, and with awesome features!" — Fabián L.
Reviews
TRAUMA KILLS!
"Wicked twist waiting in this 90s Giallo by the Italian Master Dario Argento. So excited that Vinegar Syndrome took the time and care to reissue this forgotten classic. I will always rave about the scanning from the original 35 mm interpositive that Vinegar Syndrome does. This is so incredible! And the bonus features here are crazy! Alexandra Hellar Nicholas shows up for a commentary track! Interviews with everyone involved💥 Including Argento, Pino Donaggio and Tom Savini. Vinegar Syndrome continues to be the Criterion of forgotten or seemingly lost films that should be in the conversation and now, thankfully, are!"
— Aaron B. (5/5)
Downhill Slope of Argento Begins
"In all honesty, this wasn't a bad Argento movie. It does hit a slog in the middle and the male lead is terribly bland. However, Piper Laurie is fantastic, even when hamming it up. Asia Argento is still coming into her own as an actress and gets exploited by her father in THAT scene. She was 16 at the time, which is the age of her character's, and she gets in a romantic relationship with the 20-plus lead male character. And no one questions this as wrong? The 90s were a crazy time. Watching this with post-Weinstein lenses is certainly interesting. The slipcover is okay, nothing special, much like the movie. BUT it's much better than many of Argento's entries to come."
— NICHOLAS K. (4/5)
Trauma by Argento
"Definitely not Argento’s best, but the effort is appreciated. A solid presentation by VS once again. Artwork, transfer and sound are high quality as always. If you’re an Argento fan, this release is recommended!"
— Oskari V. (5/5)
Overlooked film
"This Argento film has some great ideas, and some fun performances, notably from Asia Argento, Piper Laurie, and a cameo by Brad Dourif. The plotting is a little scattershot, but overall a good film to watch if you're interested. Loads of extra features put great value to this release."
— Marcus P. (4/5)
A+
"Bummed I missed the slip but great film."
— Jeremy B. (5/5)
Trauma
"I knew this was going to be an interesting movie within the first 5 minutes of it starting."
— Ricardo B. (5/5)
Good for newer Argento
"The opening scene is really cool. The movie has glimpses of classic Dario Argento. It gers a little nutty but it's Argento. The slipcover is pretty nice. Video quality is excellent. Subtitles were great too."
— Nolan L. (5/5)
Mid-level Argento
"Not Argento's best work by a mile, but still an entertaining flick. There's a great cast with Brad Dourif and Piper Laurie, even though they don't get enough screen time in my opinion. I really like the design and artwork on this release as well."
— Patrick D. (4/5)
Argento in the 90s getting some blu ray love
"Not the greatest Argento but always good to see his work in HD."
— Frederic S. (5/5)
Good transfer, icky film
"Argento a weirdo for this one, but it is a bit fun"
— Alessandra G. (3/5)
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