A desperate mother plunges into Europe's seedy underbelly to find her missing daughter.
SNUFF TRAP
When the daughter of a politician suddenly disappears, her step-mother investigates the porno industry in search of her.
Quick Answer
Snuff Trap is a 2003 Italian horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Bruno Mattei about a woman who searches through the European porn industry after her stepdaughter is kidnapped by a gang producing snuff films.
Programmer's Pick
Snuff Trap isn’t your average missing-person thriller—it’s a European plunge into the sleazy intersections of politics, pornography, and pure dread. If you think you’ve seen it all, wait until you follow Michelle through the back rooms of Parisian sex shops and beyond.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Michelle’s search takes viewers on a gritty journey through Paris, Amsterdam, and Hamburg’s illicit scenes.
The central threat revolves around a gang producing snuff films, putting a hard edge on the thriller’s stakes.
The film layers personal horror with political anxiety, as a powerful family fears public exposure.
Bruno Mattei brings his exploitation sensibility, blending horror, sleaze, and suspense in equal measure.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Lauren's disappearance after a night out
Snuff film gang
Kidnapping and exploitation of women
Porn industry underworld in Paris, Amsterdam, and Hamburg
Questions from the Vault
When was Snuff Trap released? +
Snuff Trap was released in 2003.
Who directed Snuff Trap? +
Snuff Trap was directed by Bruno Mattei.
How long is Snuff Trap? +
Snuff Trap has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Snuff Trap? +
Snuff Trap is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Snuff Trap? +
Snuff Trap is available to watch on SassyFlix.
How does Michelle conduct her search for Lauren? +
After the detective withdraws, Michelle personally investigates the European porn industry, searching in Paris, Amsterdam, and Hamburg.
