Trauma (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1993, Trauma is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Dario Argento, running about 109 minutes. “Some Nightmares Haunt You. Some... Can Kill You.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young Romanian woman and a recovering drug addict launch an unlikely investigation after her parents are murdered by a vicious serial killer known as The Headhunter.

Who’s in it. Trauma stars Christopher Rydell as David Parsons, Asia Argento as Aura Petrescu, Piper Laurie as Adriana Petrescu and Frederic Forrest as Dr. Judd, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Trauma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trauma page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trauma tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Trauma (1993)?
In US, Trauma is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Trauma worth watching?
Trauma holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Trauma?
Trauma stars Christopher Rydell, Asia Argento, Piper Laurie, Frederic Forrest and Laura Johnson.
When was Trauma released?
Trauma was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.