Quick Answer
The Trap is a 1985 Italian-Spanish crime drama horror film directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi about a businessman whose affair with a persistent former lover spirals into obsession and a complicated love triangle involving her daughter.
Programmer's Pick
When a fifteen-year-old obsession refuses to die quietly, you know you're not in for a simple love story. The Trap lures you into a feverish Italian giallo of lust, voyeurism, and twisted family ties. For those who appreciate their thrillers laced with erotic charge and psychological mind games, this one's a wicked treat.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Notable for featuring a screenplay contribution from acclaimed Italian horror director Lucio Fulci, The Trap was made while Fulci was recovering from hepatitis and unable to direct, offering a rare glimpse of his influence outside the director's chair.
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Why Cult
A mother and daughter both become entangled with the same man, fueling a dangerous, taboo-fueled story.
This film blends eroticism and suspense with uniquely Italian and Spanish sensibilities, pushing boundaries of desire.
From spying on lovers to scenes of obsession and mental unraveling, The Trap delivers classic giallo intrigue.
A torch carried for over a decade turns toxic, blurring the lines between love and possession.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Trap released? +
The Trap was released in 1985.
Who directed The Trap? +
The Trap was directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.
How long is The Trap? +
The Trap has a runtime of 101 minutes.
What genre is The Trap? +
The Trap is a crime, drama, and horror film.
Where can I watch The Trap? +
You can watch The Trap on SassyFlix.
