Trap
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanA father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event.
Trap Ratings & Reviews
- rg9400November 1, 2024Trap is a strange movie to review. The plot actually moves into some interesting territory in the second half, suddenly feeling far more compelling. I legitimately enjoyed seeing the way the story develops into this shift, and there were a few sequences in that latter half that really felt captivating. However, so much of this movie requires turning off your brain. Almost all the actions, from both the police and the killer, seem incredibly illogical. It is not even remotely believable that either side is an expert at what they are doing. Logic simply has no place in this movie. The line delivery and dialogue is so stilted and awkward at times. It is intentional because Josh Hartnett can act, as evidenced by various moments throughout the movie, yet he is baffingly terrible at others, especially in the first half. In fact, a lot of the first half of the movie feels like Shyamalam trying to soft launch his daughter's music career. Yet, it's almost endearing how silly it all is, with my theater laughing throughout the movie in a fun way. Even if it was unintentional, there is a B-movie shlock feeling to the film that makes it entertaining in its ridiculousness. Still, I think there are so many things that could have been executed significantly better to make this movie much stronger, because the concept is actually good. It could have been on the level of Split, but instead it seems destined to be compared to the director's weaker work, even if it is more fun than those movies. At this stage, we should know what to expect from M Night Shyamalam, with his strong movies being the outliers and not the norm. This one had the potential to be that outlier, and though it can feel fun and engaging, it doesn't reach that potential.
- ragmondoFebruary 15, 2025If I had to watch this on an flight, I’d still walk out. This film is destined to be one of those “so bad it’s good” films that you must watch with friends and take a shot every time someone does something completely out of character or something just completely infeasible happens . Watch out though as you will have alcohol poisoning within 20 mins. Has Shama ever actually been to a concert ?! ** update : for every like, I’ll watch this again **
- Alexis AlexisDecember 5, 2025The ending ruined everything and made it feel like a complete waste of time.
- SamNovember 16, 2025whatever didn't give a single shit about it and m nights daughter being the musician and having an irl career sucked
- ayayronApril 6, 2025Lacked a sense of realism or believability, even if this is Shamalamalan
- Monkey See! Monkey Review!!September 13, 2025M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap spins a taut psychological thriller that blurs the line between empathy and horror. The film invites viewers into a morally murky world, where you may find yourself unexpectedly torn—feeling for the villain while still craving justice. TLDR -> A Twisted Symphony of Suspense and Emotion. Highly Recommended Without spoiling any major plot points, I’ll say this: going in blind, without watching the trailer, heightened the experience. The story unfolds with a gripping pace, and the tension builds steadily, keeping you on edge throughout. Josh Hartnett delivers a standout performance, embodying his character with chilling precision and emotional depth. His presence anchors the film, adding a layer of complexity that elevates the narrative. In short, Trap is a compelling and unsettling ride—one that lingers long after the credits roll. If you’re drawn to thrillers that challenge your instincts and keep you guessing, this one’s worth your time.
- Rampage_FactorOctober 29, 2025The first 2/3 of the movie is actually pretty great. Its the last bit where everything falls apart. The "twist" is predictable and not even Josh's admittedly great acting could save it.
- tellumAugust 21, 2025The cheese is thick in this movie but it’s a unique twist on certain tropes, and I can see why Josh’s acting here would be polarizing to people but I liked it.
- UrhasJuly 17, 2025An average movie, but Josh Hartnett's acting is wonderful.
- ScottDecember 15, 2024Some notably bad dialog (even for Shyamalan) can’t push me away from how much fun Hartnett is having. Not a good movie but so ludicrous that I couldn’t help but have fun imagining the continuing adventures of Lady Raven in a Knives Out-style cinematic universe where she tours around solving crimes.
- neuroparadoxJuly 24, 2025Shit. It's actually pretty good. Stop fucking with my expectations, Night! 🤣🧐
- Richard Scott LongOctober 8, 2025Terrible! 'Nuff said
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025Trap in its best moments is a tense and exhilarating cat and mouse game that reminded me a lot of Brian De Palma’s Snake Eyes. Snake Eyes opens with an incredibly cinematic and dynamic sequence that takes place at a boxing match, but loses much adrenaline once the fight is over and we leave the arena. Such is the case in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap. The concert portion of the film is beautifully shot, has Cooper (Josh Harnett) improvising several clever escape to avoid the cops closing in on him and even incorporates a De Palma signature split diopter shot. I was even impressed with Saleka’s music (as Lady Raven). Had never heard any of her music before, but I thought the songs had excellent melody, catchy hooks and found myself grooving along with Hartnett on a couple occasions. Nepo baby talk and/or shameless self-promotion aside, I still came away feeling like she has star quality, at least on the musical side. However, once we leave the concert setting, the cat and mouse dynamic really suffers. Each sides chess moves feel much less thought out along the way and the narrative become much more predictable, and lacking in tension. It doesn’t help that a lot of the dialogue is very stilted and unnatural. Harnett is great, and carries the majority of the film. I was disappointed we didn’t get more Hayley Mills. I don’t think she actually interacted with anyone in the film. I was almost more like a voiceover role for her, simply speaking lines over the police radio. Still enjoyable but definitely enjoyed the first half of the film much more than the second half. Mild recommend.
- tannerjimSeptember 7, 2025M. Night should have stopped after Sixth Sense. Guessing he ran out of ideas on how to end...lame.
- ladyg58May 14, 2025Worse M. Night S. movie I’ve seen.
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Trap Trivia
Trap was released on July 31, 2024.
Trap was directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Trap has a runtime of 1 hr 45 min.
Trap was produced by Ashwin Rajan, M. Night Shyamalan, Marc Bienstock.
The key characters in Trap are Cooper (Josh Hartnett), Riley (Ariel Donoghue), Lady Raven (Saleka Night Shyamalan).
Trap is rated PG-13.
Trap is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
Trap has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.