Trauma
Four friends visit a rural locality of Chile, are brutally attacked by a man and his son. After not finding help in the town, they decide to confront these men with the help of a pair of policemen. But in this way, they will discover that their attackers have in their blood the direct legacy of the darkest period of Chilean history and will have to face the most brutal enemy.
Why it matters
A grim exploration of inherited trauma where rural violence unearths Chile’s darkest historical scars, delivering a brutal, atmospheric revenge tale with political resonance.
- Merges visceral horror with real historical weight, confronting the legacy of dictatorship-era brutality.
- Stark, unsettling rural setting amplifies isolation and dread, recalling folk horror’s slow-burn menace.
- For fans of revenge horror willing to grapple with heavy themes beyond gore and shock.
- Not a polished genre classic—uneven execution and pacing may frustrate, but the cultural context enriches the experience.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
43
Survival
66
Trauma
