Key Takeaways:
– Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan's latest movie, ‘Trap', described as a psychological thriller at a pop concert, is set for international release on July 31st and domestic release on August 2nd.
– Shyamalan's daughter Saleka and actor Josh Hartnett play key roles in the movie.
– The film was inspired by Operation Flagship, a real-life 1985 sting operation involving free NFL tickets.
– ‘Trap' was produced under a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) interim agreement, permitting its production before a potential SAG strike.
Film director M. Night Shyamalan is back with a bang and has a new thriller movie lined up for us. His first movie under a multi-year contract with Warner Bros, titled ‘Trap', is all set to spook the audiences later this year.
Here's an easy way to understand ‘Trap': It's been compared to ‘Silence of the Lambs'… at a Taylor Swift concert. Sounds wild and freaky, right? That's exactly what Shyamalan, and lead actor Josh Hartnett, are promising: a dark, wild, and super twisted tale.
Thriller at A Pop Concert
‘Trap' has a simple yet intriguing story. It's about a dad, played by Hartnett, and his teenage daughter, who go to a pop concert. But what should have been a fun night out turns into something totally terrifying and hair-raising. They find themselves in the middle of a deeply horrifying event.
Looking for a more detailed explanation? Here's what movie critic Chris Bumbray said after watching an early trailer. Saleka, who's also Shyamalan's daughter in real life, plays Lady Raven, a big pop star who's similar to Taylor Swift. Hartnett's character attends her concert with his daughter. The twist? He finds out the concert is actually a trap for a serial killer known as ‘The Butcher'. The catch? The dad, Hartnett, is the serial killer! Pretty bonkers, eh?
Familiar Faces and Newcomers
In her acting debut, Saleka- an R&B singer/songwriter, lends her musical talent to enhance the storyline. She plays a pop star, the centerpiece of this chilling tale.
Hartnett, who has recently been seen in ‘Oppenheimer', plays the role of a father who unwittingly stumbles into the terrifying events surrounding the pop concert. He described the film as “very bizarre, very dark, and wild”, so buckle up for a thrilling ride!
Inspired by a Real Sting Operation
And if you think all this is too far-fetched, well, it's actually inspired by a real-life operation! It's based on Operation Flagship, a sting operation from 1985 where the police offered fugitives free NFL tickets, luring them into a trap. This idea of a sinister trap disguised as a fun event inspired Shyamalan, though he decided to take it to a chilling, suspenseful direction rather than comedic.
Making of the Movie
Overcoming real-life hurdles, ‘Trap' benefitted from a SAG interim agreement. This enabled it to kickstart its production before a potential SAG strike. With Shyamalan personally financing and producing his films, he could gather the resources necessary to take the film from script to screens.
In an interview with NME, Shyamalan said, “It's a very unusual and very new thriller compared to what I've done before.” He also noted that the story might be something you've seen before, but the point of view is unique, which makes it so exciting.
What are your thoughts about ‘Trap'? Are you ready to dive into this spine-chilling thriller? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
