TRAUMA is a middling and muddled effort from cult director Dario Argento, one of his more disappointing efforts that I've seen. There are flashes of the director's classic style and some nice flourishes that remind you of the greatness of the likes of DEEP RED et al, but for the most part this is strained and surprisingly cheesy. Perhaps it's a fish-out-of-water scenario, as this is Argento working in America and not really selling it to the viewer. Asia Argento, as the nominal female lead, seems to be subdued and struggling too, and only old pros like Frederic Forrest, Piper Laurie and Brad Dourif really seem to be making the effort. The film has lots of violence and bloodshed, as you'd expect, but also some very silly moments and FX shots that don't feel at home with the rest of the plot. A mixed bag, at best.