M. Night Shyamalan, who has given a twist-heavy story and supernatural elements in every film, is coming with its latest film, “Trap,” with heavy twists as Netflix released the trailer.
Star-Studded Cast and Shyamalan’s Signature Storytelling
M. Night Shyamalan directed this film and also wrote the story. The top cast list includes Josh Hartnett, Hayley Mills, Marnie McPhail, Vanessa Smythe, Saleka Shyamalan, and Ariel Donoghue.
Trap Trailer Breakdown
The streaming channel released the trailer on 18 Apr 2024, featuring Josh Hartnett as Riley’s dad, Saleka Shyamalan as Lady Raven, Hayley Mills as Dr. Grant, and Marnie McPhail as Jody’s Mom.
When the trailer opens, it features Josh Hartnett and his daughter, who will attend a Lady Raven concert.
While Riley is enjoying the concert, his father, Hartnett, goes to the bathroom, where he discovers that there is a heavy police presence due to a serial killer on the loose.
The twist is that Hartnett’s character is the killer. He’s seen holding a victim hostage on his phone. The trailer ends with Hartnett laughing maniacally.
As you see below, the trailer shows Cooper taking a butcher knife and returning to a close-up of Hartnett’s eyes with a red filter.
The rest of the trailer highlights Cooper’s strange behavior, including quick shots of the chaos occurring at the venue.
The other cast members are Malik Jubal, Jonathan Langdon, Peter D’Souza, Ty Pravong, Kaitlyn Dallan, Cali Lorella, Daniel Karp, John Andrews, Karina Grzella, Elizabeth Victoria Wong, Kristopher Grzella, Kristi Woods, and Scott Ian MacDougall.
Joseph Daly, Kaia Esnard, Mila Tupy, Katherine Gayle, Elisha Ladeza, Alice Lapyko, Milan Deng, Kiairah Hammond and more.
Trap Production and Release Details
The film is produced by Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shyamalan for Blinding Edge Pictures.
The official synopsis says, “A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
THR reported that Shyamalan stated, “Where I write and direct is my home; Disney and Universal, where I’ve made most of my films, will always be home and family to me.”
“Warner Bros. has a storied history of cinema. Through its recent experiences, the company has rediscovered its love and appreciation for filmmakers and the impact of the theatrical experience.”
“We all win when movies succeed in theaters. I believe David Zaslav, Michael De Luca, and Pam Abdy have dedicated themselves to unique filmmakers and filling theaters worldwide for years to come.”
Warner Bros. also released the first look for Traps last month at Cinemacon.
Warner Bros. Pictures will release the film in theatres in the United States on August 9, 2024, and internationally on August 1, 2024.
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