Traumatika drops into theaters September 12, and if the early word is any clue, it’s not here to play nice. One critic called it “violent, angry, and unafraid,” which sounds less like a review and more like a warning label. The trailer doesn’t pull punches either. There’s a sinister voiceover whispering about a rash of child abductions, the kind that make the air feel colder. Looks like horror season’s showing up early this year.

The setup’s a nasty one: a string of child disappearances. From the hints in the footage, this might be a first-person horror ride, planting the camera and your nerves right in the victim’s skin. It’s the kind of gimmick that, if done right, can be a thrilling ride.

Here’s the synopsis. A young boy’s night terrors become reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession. What he’s about to experience will haunt him for the rest of his life and claim countless lives across generations.

Another critic went big, calling Traumatika a “demonic masterpiece.” Judging by the images flashing across the trailer. Dim corridors, pale figures in the periphery, something breathing in the dark.  I’m inclined to believe them. The whole thing feels soaked in unease, the way certain nightmares stick to you after waking.

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It’s got that mean streak I like. One that doesn’t just want to scare you, but make you feel like you’ve been somewhere you shouldn’t have gone. I’m betting on jump scares sharp enough to rattle teeth and at least one scene that’ll have me muttering “nope” at the screen.

If I can get my hands on an advance screener, I’ll go in armed with caffeine and a blanket to hide under. Traumatika looks ready to take a swing at your nerves.

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