Trap (2024)
M. Night Shyamalan's nerve-shredding thriller traps a serial killer inside the world's most elaborate sting operation — a sold-out pop concert.
Trap - Movie Information
- Original Title: Trap
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 31, 2024 (Belgium - 16), August 2, 2024 (United States - PG-13), August 2, 2024 (Canada - PG), August 9, 2024 (United Kingdom - 15), August 1, 2024 (Germany - 12), August 7, 2024 (France - 12), August 1, 2024 (New Zealand - M), August 1, 2024 (Australia - M), August 8, 2024 (Brazil - 14), August 8, 2024 (Mexico - B), August 7, 2024 (Italy - 6+), August 9, 2024 (Spain - 12), September 18, 2024 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Trap - No Way Out (DE), Terperangkap (ID), La trampa (ES), Armadilha (PT), Good Grades (US), 圈套 (CN), 圈套 (HK), 圈套 (TW)
- Production Companies: Blinding Edge Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Trap - Plot
A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Trap - Trailer
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30,000 fans. 300 cops. 1 serial killer. No escape.
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Trap - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- M. Night Shyamalan
Main Cast
- Josh Hartnett
- Ariel Donoghue
- Saleka Night Shyamalan
- Alison Pill
- Hayley Mills
- Jonathan Langdon
- Mark Bacolcol
- Marnie McPhail
- Kid Cudi
- Russ
Writers
- M. Night Shyamalan
Producers
- Ashwin Rajan
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Marc Bienstock
Trap - FAQs
Is Josh Hartnett's character Cooper really a serial killer?
Yes. Cooper, played by Josh Hartnett, is revealed from the film's opening to be a serial killer known as 'The Butcher.' The entire premise follows him navigating a police sting operation at a concert while trying to escape undetected, making his guilt central to the story rather than a twist.
Where can you stream Trap (2024)?
Trap (2024) is available to stream on Max (HBO Max). It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability and any changes to streaming platforms.
Who are the main actors in Trap?
Trap stars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a father concealing a deadly secret, alongside Ariel Donoghue as his daughter Riley. Saleka Night Shyamalan plays pop star Lady Raven, with Alison Pill, Hayley Mills, Kid Cudi, and Russ rounding out the principal cast.
What is Trap (2024) about?
Trap follows a father who takes his teenage daughter to a pop concert, only to discover the entire event is a massive police sting designed to catch a serial killer — and he is the target. The film is a cat-and-mouse thriller exploring how a predator navigates a trap closing in around him.
What is the age rating for Trap?
Trap is rated PG-13 in the United States. In other regions it carries a 15 certificate in the UK, a 12 rating in Germany and France, a 16 rating in Belgium, and an M classification in Australia and New Zealand, reflecting moderate intensity thriller content.
Who directed Trap and who wrote the screenplay?
Trap was both written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the filmmaker behind The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Split. The film is produced through his Blinding Edge Pictures banner and also features his daughter Saleka Night Shyamalan in a prominent acting and musical role.
How long is Trap and when was it released?
Trap has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It was released theatrically in the United States on August 2, 2024, with earlier openings in Belgium on July 31 and Germany and New Zealand on August 1, 2024.
What are movies similar to Trap (2024)?
If you enjoyed Trap, consider watching Longlegs (2024), Blink Twice (2024), Speak No Evil (2024), or MaXXXine (2024) for similarly tense thriller experiences. Classic comparisons include Identity (2003) and The Bourne Identity (2002) for their high-stakes, identity-driven suspense.
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