SummaryA father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Directed By:M. Night Shyamalan
Written By:M. Night Shyamalan
Trap
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52
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5.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
52
30% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
57% Mixed
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13% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
Aug 2, 2024
83
On one level, Shyamalan feels more comfortable than ever; Trap may cook more purely and entertainingly than anything in his last decade of self-styled pop hits. But it also suggests that there are discordant notes that he can’t, and probably shouldn’t, ever get out of his system.
Aug 2, 2024
70
It works so much better than should be possible because of Hartnett, who gets a showcase on par with the one the filmmaker gave to James McAvoy in Split.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.1
34% Positive
118 Ratings
118 Ratings
41% Mixed
140 Ratings
140 Ratings
25% Negative
87 Ratings
87 Ratings
Apr 12, 2026
10
Der Film ist absolut genial, besonders weil er mit unserer Psyche spielt. Wir sehen diesen Serienmörder, der bestialische Verbrechen begeht und man natürlich der Meinung ist, dass er gefasst werden muss, trotzdem fiebert man mit dem liebenden Vater mit und das Gefühl in der Falle zu sitzen nimmt einen mit. Ich habe den Film erst vor kurzem gesehen und meiner Meinung nach einer der besten Filme, die man aktuell in Streamingdiensten schauen kann. Für diejenigen, die einfach nur plumpe Action und Mord und Todschlag sehen möchten ist der Film vielleicht weniger interressant, wer Tiefgründige Botschaften verstehen kann sollte sich den Film nicht entgehen lassen.
Dec 31, 2024
10
Trap review i love this movie I love whole killer concert it’s was very smart clever i love it’s super fresh original movie the songs are really good catchy everyone acting is amazing and it’s funny as well I love the ending and this movie could have a sequel should make a sequel 5 star ️ ️ ️ 10 out of 10 stars 100 out of 100 star
Aug 9, 2024
60
Although he’s no stranger to IP-based films (his last two were adaptations) Trap is a reminder that Shyamalan is one of the few A-List directors who still seems dedicated to original storytelling, and even when the scripts don’t quite fully deliver on their elaborate premises, his knack for creating interesting characters and casting the right actors to play them picks up the slack.
Aug 2, 2024
58
Trap does have one brilliant touch: At its best, Shyamalan has given us a perfect portrait of the power of straight white male privilege.
Aug 2, 2024
50
Shyamalan and Hartnett struggle to fashion a convincingly layered murderer whose mental unravelling and inner anguish are sufficiently captivating. Instead, the performance is a muddled melding of serial-killer types audiences have seen before.
Aug 2, 2024
40
While the setup is intriguing, the film quickly loses steam, becoming a muddled chase interspersed with concert footage.
Aug 2, 2024
25
Josh Hartnett does his best playing a serial killer and devoted dad living in the same body. But you don’t need a sixth sense to know that director M. Knight Shyamalan is running on empty as his patchwork thriller slips from disappointment to disaster.
Jun 8, 2025
6
It’s really hard to form a clear opinion. You naturally expect a major twist from a Shyamalan film, and while there is a twist here, it somehow doesn’t feel like one. Even though nothing in the film explicitly confirms it, my theory is that this story once again takes place in the Unbreakable universe.
Apr 5, 2025
6
I'll watch a M. Night Shyamalan film anytime I have some extra time to kill. "Trap" was reasonably entertaining. I might not recommend it accept I really like Alison Pill. She is an excellent actor and her "Rachel" performance was really very good. It made the film worth watching... for me. The casting was fairly good. M. Night generally has no trouble attracting good talent - both creative and technical. So, Josh Hartnett's portrayal of Cooper... it was serviceable. I felt it was just moderate.
Dec 26, 2024
3
Just finished this movie. I heard it was bad, but I wasn't expecting this bad. I even defended it when they showed the trailer, saying, "It probably has a huge twist; it's impossible that the trailer is basically the whole movie." I was very wrong. I can only commend the protagonist because he actually gave me the "crazy person" vibe. The rest was extremely bad. Terrible acting, terrible dialogue, terrible script, where the protagonist does things in front of 50 to 100 people, but no one sees. I highly suggest you avoid this movie if you want a twist movie.
Production Company:
- Blinding Edge Pictures
- Canadian Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
Release Date:Aug 2, 2024
Duration:1 h 45 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:A new M. Night Shyamalan experience.
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Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
• 2 Nominations
Directors Guild of Canada
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
VHS Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
