Trauma

Original title: Burnt Offerings

1976
PG
1h 56m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

14K

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Supernatural Horror Horror Mystery Thriller

A family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents.A family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents.A family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

14K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 wins & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
The house used in the film, known in real life as the historic 'Dunsmuir House', is located in Oakland, California. It is also featured in: Little Girls Blue (1978), Phantasm (1979), Dangereusement vôtre (1985), The Vineyard (1989), Quand Harriet découpe Charlie (1993), and Jugé coupable (1999).

Goofs
When all the clocks move to midnight on their own, wires are visible pulling the hands around.

Quotes
Marian Rolf: I've been waiting for you, Ben!

Alternate versions
The Comet TV channel severely edits the movie down to a two hour time slot with commercials.

Connections
Featured in The 50 Best Horror Movies You've Never Seen (2014)

User reviews192

Featured review

9/10

BIG FAN

I've been a big fan of this movie for years, ever since I was about 12. And I've watched as time and time again people have complained about this movie, and I just didn't get it. Now I'm grown up and I see the flaws, but I still don't care. I love Oliver Reed and Karen Black and don't think it could have been acted better. Watching her grow more an more attached to the house is very interesting. The best part I thought was when she surprises her son who drops a crystal bowl that smashes on the floor, and she kneels there, holding the fragments in her hands, sobbing hysterically, almost like a child had died. The boy, Lee Montgomery, I've never had a problem with. The kid from the Shining, now HE was annoying. hehe. And above all, I LOVE how the movie ends. Although it's predictable, it was VERY welcome. Movies with sad, creepy endings that leave you with a shiver always work for me.