The terrifying thriller from the director of “Sixth Sense” that has resurfaced in the United States by "sneaking" into the Top 10 on Netflix
“Trap”, the most recent movie by creator M. Night Shyamalan, premiered in August of the previous year in theaters.
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More than half a year after its theatrical release, "Trap", the most recent production of renowned director M. Night Shyamalan, has gained a "second wind" by sneaking into the Top 10 of Netflix in the United States.
After joining the streaming platform's catalog just a few days ago, the film starring Josh Hartnett has positioned itself in the third place of the most viewed movies in the United States and the fourth place globally, accumulating over 6 million views.
What is "Trap", the latest film by M. Night Shyamalan, about?
Released in August 2024, "Trap" retrieves some of the most characteristic elements of Shyamalan's cinema: black humor, a suffocating story, and an unexpected plot twist that raises more questions than answers.
The story follows Cooper Adams (Josh Hartnett), a firefighter who attends a concert by pop star Lady Raven with his daughter Riley. However, Cooper begins to notice an unusual police presence at the venue and soon discovers the reason: the authorities have set up a large operation to capture "The Butcher", a serial killer who has been sought by various government agencies for years.
Unlike other thrillers by the director, such as "The Village", where suspense is built around an unexpected ending, in "Trap", Shyamalan reveals from the trailer and promotional campaign that the killer is the protagonist himself, Cooper.
Therefore, instead of playing with the villain's identity, the director presents a complex array of possibilities, in which the viewer explores different scenarios on how Cooper's story could end.
A special cameo and the project's origin
In addition to its intriguing plot, the film features a curious cameo: pop star Lady Raven is portrayed by Saleka, the director's daughter, who is a professional singer in real life. During the film's promotion, director Shyamalan confessed that the development of "Trap" had the main goal of promoting his daughter's music career.
With a $30 million budget, the film came close to tripling its investment at the box office. However, in terms of reviews, Trap received a mix of opinions, with some labeling it as a failed attempt to create a "diabolically clever thriller".
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence
