Trauma
Director: James Kenelm Clarke
Actors: Udo Kier, Linda Hayden, Fiona Richmond
PlotIn the English countryside, Paul Martin, a young writer recovering from a recent nervous breakdown, retreats to a secluded mansion to work on his new book. The mansion’s only other inhabitants are the estate’s caretaker and his seductive wife, who quickly becomes an object of Paul’s fantasies. As Paul attempts to focus on his writing, he finds himself increasingly distracted by his erotic daydreams and the mysterious allure of the caretaker’s wife. His fascination with her leads to a series of sexually charged encounters that blur the line between reality and fantasy, plunging Paul deeper into obsession.
Amidst this backdrop of desire and intrigue, Paul begins to experience strange and disturbing visions, hinting at a deeper, darker secret hidden within the mansion's walls. These haunting apparitions seem to be connected to his own troubled past, making him question his sanity and the nature of his reality. As the visions become more intense, Paul's attempt to unravel the mysteries of the mansion and its inhabitants draws him into a labyrinth of deception and desire. With his mental state deteriorating, he must confront the demons of his past if he hopes to escape the nightmare that his life has become.
Writers: James Kenelm Clarke
Release Date: 01 Mar 1976
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
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