Sometimes, Hollywood makes twin movies around the same time. M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap has a snappy, exciting premise. It feels a little similar to another upcoming thriller. We may never know if one film was trying to copy the other.
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ shares a lot with an upcoming horror sequel
Trap is about a serial killer named Cooper (Josh Hartnett) who takes his daughter to a concert by pop sensation Lady Raven (Saleka). Instead of being an inspiring tale about how Ted Bundy could have been a good father, Trap is a thriller where Cooper realizes that the entire pop concert is one big trap where law enforcement is trying to snag him. It’s a tight concept for a movie that fizzles out thanks to implausible dialog, a misguided lead performance, and a mid-movie twist that doesn’t work at all.
If you go to see Trap,...
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ shares a lot with an upcoming horror sequel
Trap is about a serial killer named Cooper (Josh Hartnett) who takes his daughter to a concert by pop sensation Lady Raven (Saleka). Instead of being an inspiring tale about how Ted Bundy could have been a good father, Trap is a thriller where Cooper realizes that the entire pop concert is one big trap where law enforcement is trying to snag him. It’s a tight concept for a movie that fizzles out thanks to implausible dialog, a misguided lead performance, and a mid-movie twist that doesn’t work at all.
If you go to see Trap,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This weekend’s biggest theatrical release was the novel-based romantic drama “It Ends with Us,” starring Blake Lively, taking on the seemingly unstoppable “Deadpool and Wolverine” juggernaut. Read on for the weekend box office report.
Although Lively’s movie did very well, better than some expected, “Deadpool and Wolverine” stayed on top for a third weekend in a row with $54.2 million, down just 44% to bring its domestic total to $494.3 million. Marvel Studios’ latest is just one or two days away from hitting the $500 million milestone, a benchmark achieved by a mere 21 movies — see the complete list.
The Ryan Reynolds–Hugh Jackman blockbuster grossed another $57.8 million internationally this weekend for an overseas total of $535.2 million, and sure enough, it crossed the $1 billion mark globally, remaining the second-biggest blockbuster of 2024. Another landmark of note is the $78 million the movie has made on global IMAX screens, divided at $41.3 million domestic and $36.7 million international.
Although Lively’s movie did very well, better than some expected, “Deadpool and Wolverine” stayed on top for a third weekend in a row with $54.2 million, down just 44% to bring its domestic total to $494.3 million. Marvel Studios’ latest is just one or two days away from hitting the $500 million milestone, a benchmark achieved by a mere 21 movies — see the complete list.
The Ryan Reynolds–Hugh Jackman blockbuster grossed another $57.8 million internationally this weekend for an overseas total of $535.2 million, and sure enough, it crossed the $1 billion mark globally, remaining the second-biggest blockbuster of 2024. Another landmark of note is the $78 million the movie has made on global IMAX screens, divided at $41.3 million domestic and $36.7 million international.
- 8/11/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
M. Night Shyamalan’s filmography has had its ups and downs at the box office and with his audiences, but there is no doubt that the man is dedicated to his art. As the director revealed when speaking with GQ and breaking down his most iconic films, there were times when the director feared he would become a cautionary tale.
M. Night Shyamalan by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
While the director talked about his greatest films in the video, he revealed that there was one film that he was afraid of going down on. Despite the film becoming a hit on its first day in theatres, the making of the film made Shyamalan worried for his career, given that a lot of his personal capital was invested in the film’s making, and studios were not ready to buy the film off of the director.
M. Night Shyamalan by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
While the director talked about his greatest films in the video, he revealed that there was one film that he was afraid of going down on. Despite the film becoming a hit on its first day in theatres, the making of the film made Shyamalan worried for his career, given that a lot of his personal capital was invested in the film’s making, and studios were not ready to buy the film off of the director.
- 8/11/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Is the plot of “Trap” too crazy to be true? Apparently not.
The upcoming horror movie follows “father (Josh Hartnett) and teen daughter (Ariel Donoghue) attending a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
The twist? the girls father Cooper has a secret, he is a serial killer known as the Butcher. The second twist? They aren’t just there to see pop star Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan). The concert is actually an elaborate trap that the authorities have put in place to catch him.
So where did filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan come up with such a wild story idea?
Shyamalan revealed that the plot was actually inspired by a real life event — Operation Flagship.
In 1985, over 3,000 fugitives wanted by the authorities for various criminal offensives were sent “invitations” for free Redskins – Bengals’ football tickets in the mail.
The “winners...
The upcoming horror movie follows “father (Josh Hartnett) and teen daughter (Ariel Donoghue) attending a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
The twist? the girls father Cooper has a secret, he is a serial killer known as the Butcher. The second twist? They aren’t just there to see pop star Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan). The concert is actually an elaborate trap that the authorities have put in place to catch him.
So where did filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan come up with such a wild story idea?
Shyamalan revealed that the plot was actually inspired by a real life event — Operation Flagship.
In 1985, over 3,000 fugitives wanted by the authorities for various criminal offensives were sent “invitations” for free Redskins – Bengals’ football tickets in the mail.
The “winners...
- 8/11/2024
- by Lauren Cahoone
- The Wrap
It was husband vs wife this weekend at the top of the box office charts, with Blake Lively’s romantic drama, It Ends With Us, battling it out for the top spot with hubby Ryan Reynolds’s box office behemoth, Deadpool & Wolverine. In the end, the superhero team-up movie managed to hold on to the top spot for a third weekend in a row, grossing an outstanding $54 million, which is only a 44% drop since last week (that’s a great hold), with the film likely to cross the $500 million mark at the domestic box office by mid-week.
However, while it wasn’t able to eke out a win over Deadpool, It Ends With Us, which is adapted from the novel by Colleen Hoover, was still a major win. The Blake Lively vehicle’s $50 million gross makes it one of the highest-grossing romantic dramas in recent memory, with it well on...
However, while it wasn’t able to eke out a win over Deadpool, It Ends With Us, which is adapted from the novel by Colleen Hoover, was still a major win. The Blake Lively vehicle’s $50 million gross makes it one of the highest-grossing romantic dramas in recent memory, with it well on...
- 8/11/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
What Do We Know About season 4 of The Bear? More thank you may think. The FX on Hulu series debuted in 2022 and instantly became one of the most acclaimed television shows. With the third season dropping earlier this year, we have many questions and confidence that we know a lot of what is to come. So, let’s jump in and discuss what we know about the fourth season of The Bear.
Season Four will pick up from the Season Three cliffhanger finale.
After two seasons building towards the opening of the titular restaurant, the third season slowed things down to focus on the main characters dealing with the anxiety of first reviews for their establishment. Sydney (Ayo Edibiri) has an intriguing offer to leave the restaurant and branch out. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) has yet to reply to his ex-wife’s wedding invitation. At the same time, Carmy (Jeremy Allen...
Season Four will pick up from the Season Three cliffhanger finale.
After two seasons building towards the opening of the titular restaurant, the third season slowed things down to focus on the main characters dealing with the anxiety of first reviews for their establishment. Sydney (Ayo Edibiri) has an intriguing offer to leave the restaurant and branch out. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) has yet to reply to his ex-wife’s wedding invitation. At the same time, Carmy (Jeremy Allen...
- 8/11/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap is a movie with a simple premise that should have been easy to pull off. Apparently, it was too much for the Sixth Sense director to go a lousy 105 minutes without insulting the audience. While his directing is strained, one of the performances in Trap really sinks the film.
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ doesn’t understand the appeal of movie killers
People love fictional serial killers, especially when they have a perverse charm. Whether it’s Hannibal Lecter, Patrick Bateman, or Count Dracula, the best movie killers make you believe they could draw people in before they sink their teeth in. After all, real killers like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer were able to do the same. Making a movie where the main character is a serial killer with no magnetism would be a terrible idea.
That’s exactly what Trap is. Josh Hartnett plays Cooper,...
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ doesn’t understand the appeal of movie killers
People love fictional serial killers, especially when they have a perverse charm. Whether it’s Hannibal Lecter, Patrick Bateman, or Count Dracula, the best movie killers make you believe they could draw people in before they sink their teeth in. After all, real killers like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer were able to do the same. Making a movie where the main character is a serial killer with no magnetism would be a terrible idea.
That’s exactly what Trap is. Josh Hartnett plays Cooper,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
M. Night Shyamalan is no stranger to high-concept thrillers. His latest film, Trap, takes a Silence of the Lambs-inspired approach at an unlikely location: a packed concert by pop star Lady Raven (played by the director’s daughter, Saleka). Cooper (Josh Hartnett) is a seemingly normal suburban dad who takes his daughter to see her favorite artist. While striking up a conversation with a venue vendor, he finds out that the show is actually a trap: the FBI has a plan to catch a serial killer called “The Butcher” after learning he would be in attendance. But, as revealed in the trailer, Cooper is The Butcher and has to find a way to escape.
While the plot may sound outlandish, it’s partially based on a true story. Shyamalan shared that Trap took inspiration from the real-life Operation Flagship. “I heard about it when I was a kid and I thought it was totally absurdist,...
While the plot may sound outlandish, it’s partially based on a true story. Shyamalan shared that Trap took inspiration from the real-life Operation Flagship. “I heard about it when I was a kid and I thought it was totally absurdist,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Josh Hartnett is back with another interesting project, Trap, after gaining prominence with his role in Oppenheimer. However, he has long connections with the Hollywood industry as he shared the spotlight with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt back in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Josh Hartnett in Trap | Warner Bros. Pictures
His charming looks and undeniable talent were enough to catapult him to fame, but the actor made a shocking decision – stepping away from it all. However, taking a step back didn’t stop him from reclaiming his fame as he experienced a second shot at stardom.
Josh Hartnett Stepped Away from Hollywood During His Peak Era
Josh Hartnett‘s rise to fame is nothing but iconic. Having moved to LA at the age of 19 to pursue his acting career, he quickly landed roles that eventually catapulted him to fame.
Related“He didn’t call me...
Josh Hartnett in Trap | Warner Bros. Pictures
His charming looks and undeniable talent were enough to catapult him to fame, but the actor made a shocking decision – stepping away from it all. However, taking a step back didn’t stop him from reclaiming his fame as he experienced a second shot at stardom.
Josh Hartnett Stepped Away from Hollywood During His Peak Era
Josh Hartnett‘s rise to fame is nothing but iconic. Having moved to LA at the age of 19 to pursue his acting career, he quickly landed roles that eventually catapulted him to fame.
Related“He didn’t call me...
- 8/10/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Any fan of the Showtime hit show ‘Dexter’ will enjoy ‘Trap.’ It’s hard not to when the killer in the film is called ‘The Butcher.’ Unfortunately for the victims of the Butcher, he lacks Dexter Morgan’s code for killing people. Evil Murderers and serial killers aren’t exactly the butcher’s target demographic. The town of Philidelphia is being terrorized by “The Butcher,” a local serial killer known for kidnapping and chopping his victims up. With the city and regional towns horrified, law enforcement is nowhere near figuring out who the butcher is outside his profile. When the receipt for a popular artist is found in one of the properties he uses for his crimes, the Philidelphia stop on Lady Raven’s tour becomes a setup to capture him. With three thousand men attending this concert, one of them is a serial killer. And we already know who it is.
- 8/10/2024
- by Noelle Henderson
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
An Unexpected Role for Josh Hartnett In Trap, Josh Hartnett caps his versatile career with a performance that blends charm and menace seamlessly. His character, Cooper, is a devoted father by day and a meticulous serial killer dubbed the “Butcher” by night. Hartnett’s portrayal has been noted for his ability to engage the audience with mystery and emotion as the hero turned antagonist. A Complex Plot Unfolds The film centers on a group of strangers trapped in a mysterious mansion, forced to solve puzzles to escape. As events transpire, we learn more about the dark dual life of Cooper, who...
- 8/10/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
M. Night Shyamalan said he couldn’t see anyone else but Josh Hartnett as lead character Cooper in his new thriller, “Trap,” noting that he loved that the “Penny Dreadful” star was willing to “risk everything” with him to make the movie.
The “Sixth Sense” director began self-financing his own films with 2015’s “The Visit,” a gamble that paid off on the very first day of release.
“There’s no way to protect yourself. We’ll all get paid if we’re successful, if we’re not, we don’t get paid. And I don’t think you should,” he told GQ in a video where he talked about his most iconic movies.
He said he wrote the role of Cooper as a “superstar,” but needed an actor who was alright with making a movie that didn’t have a studio’s backing upfront.
When he first met with Hartnett,...
The “Sixth Sense” director began self-financing his own films with 2015’s “The Visit,” a gamble that paid off on the very first day of release.
“There’s no way to protect yourself. We’ll all get paid if we’re successful, if we’re not, we don’t get paid. And I don’t think you should,” he told GQ in a video where he talked about his most iconic movies.
He said he wrote the role of Cooper as a “superstar,” but needed an actor who was alright with making a movie that didn’t have a studio’s backing upfront.
When he first met with Hartnett,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Somewhere deep inside Trap there’s a good movie bound, gagged and struggling to get out. It might be a grim comedy with something satirical to say about fandoms, drawing the line between the icky fascination with serial killers and shrieky pop idolatry. It could be something straighter and darker; a taut single-location claustro-thriller. Or it might even be closer to a heyday M. Night Shyamalan joint, which takes pride in a good ol’ fashioned rug-pull. But whatever it might be, that good movie never breaks free. Instead, we have an oddly inert wannabe nail-biter that diffuses much of the tension it might have mustered from its neat if improbable premise through a hokily mounted mix of cringe and perplexity.
Much of that cringe arises from Shyamalan’s nepo-tastic decision to cast his daughter Saleka as a Taylor Swift-level popstrel who behaves, and is treated by all, as a...
Much of that cringe arises from Shyamalan’s nepo-tastic decision to cast his daughter Saleka as a Taylor Swift-level popstrel who behaves, and is treated by all, as a...
- 8/9/2024
- by Dan Jolin
- Empire - Movies
This week's Empire Podcast is jam-packed full of goodness, including three tremendous interviews well worth your time. First off, Alex Godfrey sits down with M. Night Shyamalan and Josh Hartnett to discuss their first film together, Trap, and talk about why it's taken them so long to work together [19:49 - 37:12 approx]. Then, Dafne Keen pops into the podbooth to tell Chris Hewitt how her appearance in her new film, [Redacted], came about [54:02 - 1:14:53 approx]. And finally, we bring you a meaty chunk of our Deadpool & Wolverine spoiler special interview with Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy [1:35:54 - 1:56:42 approx]. To hear Team Empire banging on about the film, do subscribe to our spoiler special feed, if you don't already.
Either side of those, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and, briefly, John Nugent to discuss great wedding movies, talk about the week's movie news, and review Borderlands, It Ends With Us, Tuesday, and The Instigators.
Either side of those, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and, briefly, John Nugent to discuss great wedding movies, talk about the week's movie news, and review Borderlands, It Ends With Us, Tuesday, and The Instigators.
- 8/9/2024
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Master of suspense M. Night Shyamalan returns with Trap, a psychological thriller blending his signature tension with a complex, twisting plot. The film follows Cooper Adams (Josh Hartnett), a seemingly ordinary father, who takes his teenage daughter, Riley (Ariel Donoghue), to a pop concert as a reward for her academic achievements.
What begins as a fun and innocent night out quickly descends into chaos when Cooper’s dark secret is exposed— he’s actually the infamous serial killer known as “the Butcher.” This revelation sets the stage for a nerve-wracking game of cat and mouse that unfolds in the most extraordinary ways.
Shyamalan expertly crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere that mirrors Cooper’s psychological unravelling. Cooper must navigate a sea of FBI agents, led by the determined Dr. Josephine Grant (Hollywood legend Hayley Mills), and unsuspecting concertgoers, all while maintaining his façade as a loving, caring father.
While laden with clichés and contrived elements,...
What begins as a fun and innocent night out quickly descends into chaos when Cooper’s dark secret is exposed— he’s actually the infamous serial killer known as “the Butcher.” This revelation sets the stage for a nerve-wracking game of cat and mouse that unfolds in the most extraordinary ways.
Shyamalan expertly crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere that mirrors Cooper’s psychological unravelling. Cooper must navigate a sea of FBI agents, led by the determined Dr. Josephine Grant (Hollywood legend Hayley Mills), and unsuspecting concertgoers, all while maintaining his façade as a loving, caring father.
While laden with clichés and contrived elements,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
M Night Shyamalan’s new movie is frequently silly, occasionally thrilling, and makes a modicum of sense. It’s also ridiculously good fun. Here’s our Trap review.
Josh Hartnett’s Cooper is very good at being a dad. He’s taking his daughter, Riley, to a pop concert, for a start, which is nice of him. He tries to get his offspring to teach him internet slang. He shakes his head disapprovingly when the kids around them whip out their smartphones. He clearly loves Riley very much. It’s all very sweet.
Josh Hartnett is also a very tall man. His sheer size turns him into an odd duck like a reverse Jodie Foster in Silence Of The Lambs. When he goes to the bathroom, his head sticks out over the stall. His sense of not-belonging only gets more intense when he uses his phone to check on the...
Josh Hartnett’s Cooper is very good at being a dad. He’s taking his daughter, Riley, to a pop concert, for a start, which is nice of him. He tries to get his offspring to teach him internet slang. He shakes his head disapprovingly when the kids around them whip out their smartphones. He clearly loves Riley very much. It’s all very sweet.
Josh Hartnett is also a very tall man. His sheer size turns him into an odd duck like a reverse Jodie Foster in Silence Of The Lambs. When he goes to the bathroom, his head sticks out over the stall. His sense of not-belonging only gets more intense when he uses his phone to check on the...
- 8/9/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Romance It Ends With Us opens in 630 cinemas through Sony at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, pitting lead actress Blake Lively against her husband Ryan Reynolds, whose Deadpool & Wolverine has held top spot for two weekends.
It Ends With Us is adapted by Christy Hall from Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, about a woman whose connection with a neurosurgeon begins to remind her of her parents’ troubled relationship.
Director Justin Baldoni stars alongside Lively having optioned the book through his Wayfarer Studios in 2019, with Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj and Kevin McKidd also on the cast.
Having broken out in...
It Ends With Us is adapted by Christy Hall from Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, about a woman whose connection with a neurosurgeon begins to remind her of her parents’ troubled relationship.
Director Justin Baldoni stars alongside Lively having optioned the book through his Wayfarer Studios in 2019, with Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj and Kevin McKidd also on the cast.
Having broken out in...
- 8/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
In M. Night Shyamalan’s thrilling new movie Trap, we see Josh Hartnett assume the chilling role of Cooper, aka The Butcher. This psychological thriller takes an unexpected turn when Cooper takes his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to see her favorite pop star in concert, only to find out it’s a setup – a sting operation aimed at capturing him. Silence of the Lambs Meets Concert Stage M. Night Shyamalan described the film in an interview with Empire Magazine as if ‘Silence of the Lambs’ happened at a Taylor Swift concert. Indeed, even though it sounds like pure fiction, the film...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
In a recent interview about the film Trap, Josh Hartnett revealed that his character, The Butcher, was inspired by some real-life figures from the film industry. Hartnett, known for his diverse range of roles, expressed his desire to surprise fans and critics alike by continually switching trajectories in his career. Hartnett stated As an actor, I want to constantly switch the trajectory and mess with people’s expectations… from when I started 26 years ago. Father and Serial Killer Rolled into One The film centers around Cooper, portrayed by Josh Hartnett, who is depicted as a firefighter and a goofily affable...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Josh Hartnett is opening up about his wife Tamsin Egerton.
The 46-year-old Trap actor spoke about his romance with the 35-year-old St Trinian’s star began while speaking with his former O costar Julia Stiles for Interview.
“We played husband and wife in the worst movie either of us have ever made. No offense to the director, it’ll remain nameless,” he said. “It just got lost in post-production. We were shooting here in London and both had significant others, and both realized that wasn’t going to work because we really liked each other.”
Keep reading to find out more…
“So I broke up with my girlfriend, she broke up with her boyfriend, and then after we stopped filming, we started to date,” he added, noting they went mostly long-distance between New York and London at the start of their relationship.
“Then she came out to the States and...
The 46-year-old Trap actor spoke about his romance with the 35-year-old St Trinian’s star began while speaking with his former O costar Julia Stiles for Interview.
“We played husband and wife in the worst movie either of us have ever made. No offense to the director, it’ll remain nameless,” he said. “It just got lost in post-production. We were shooting here in London and both had significant others, and both realized that wasn’t going to work because we really liked each other.”
Keep reading to find out more…
“So I broke up with my girlfriend, she broke up with her boyfriend, and then after we stopped filming, we started to date,” he added, noting they went mostly long-distance between New York and London at the start of their relationship.
“Then she came out to the States and...
- 8/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Josh Hartnett Reflects on Meeting Wife While Co-Starring in “Worst Movie Either of Us Has Ever Made”
Josh Hartnett is reflecting on meeting his wife while the two co-starred in a movie in 2011.
The Trap star began dating fellow actor Tamsin Egerton in 2012 after meeting on the set of The Lovers. The couple have been married since 2021 and share four kids.
During a conversation with O co-star Julia Stiles in Interview magazine, Hartnett joked that they met in “the most Hollywood way imaginable.”
“We played husband and wife in the worst movie either of us has ever made,” he said. “No offense to the director, it’ll remain nameless. It just got lost in postproduction. We were shooting here in London and both had significant others, and both realized that wasn’t going to work because we really liked each other.”
The Bear actor admitted he broke up with his girlfriend at the time, and Egerton broke up with her boyfriend at the time, and when they finished filming,...
The Trap star began dating fellow actor Tamsin Egerton in 2012 after meeting on the set of The Lovers. The couple have been married since 2021 and share four kids.
During a conversation with O co-star Julia Stiles in Interview magazine, Hartnett joked that they met in “the most Hollywood way imaginable.”
“We played husband and wife in the worst movie either of us has ever made,” he said. “No offense to the director, it’ll remain nameless. It just got lost in postproduction. We were shooting here in London and both had significant others, and both realized that wasn’t going to work because we really liked each other.”
The Bear actor admitted he broke up with his girlfriend at the time, and Egerton broke up with her boyfriend at the time, and when they finished filming,...
- 8/7/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Any fan of the Showtime hit show ‘Dexter’ will enjoy ‘Trap.’ It’s hard not to when the killer in the film is called ‘The Butcher.’ Unfortunately for the victims of the Butcher, he lacks Dexter Morgan’s code for killing people. Evil Murderers and serial killers aren’t exactly the butcher’s target demographic. The town of Philidelphia is being terrorized by “The Butcher,” a local serial killer known for kidnapping and chopping his victims up. With the city and regional towns horrified, law enforcement is nowhere near figuring out who the butcher is outside his profile. When the receipt for a popular artist is found in one of the properties he uses for his crimes, the Philidelphia stop on Lady Raven’s tour becomes a setup to capture him. With three thousand men attending this concert, one of them is a serial killer. And we already know who it is.
- 8/7/2024
- by Noelle Henderson
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
M. Night Shyamalan is back with another thriller, Trap, starring Josh Hartnett. The film isn’t being screened for the press ahead of its release this Friday, which has led to some speculation. Could the studio be nervous about inevitable negative reviews, or are they trying to keep the plot’s secrets under wraps? After all, it’s a Shyamalan movie and surprises are guaranteed. Since his groundbreaking success with The Sixth Sense, Shyamalan’s films are often remembered for their unexpected twists. However, as iconic as his twist endings have become, his movies offer much more. They delve into deep emotional and psychological...
- 8/7/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The life story behind writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is unlike that of any other major filmmaker working today. Born in India but brought to the United States when he was only six weeks old, Shyamalan wanted to become a filmmaker ever since he got his first Super 8 camera as a child. He had released two little-seen features when in 1999, he made “The Sixth Sense,” a psychological thriller that was successful beyond his wildest dreams, earning over $672 million and bringing him critical acclaim, including nominations from BAFTA, the Golden Globes, Writers Guild, Directors Guild, as well as two Academy Award nominations.
Shyamalan’s box office roll continued with his next two films, 2000’s “Unbreakable” and “Signs” in 2002. But with 2004’s “The Village,” critics began to turn on the filmmaker, citing their disappointment with his plot twist in that movie, a discontent that continued through 2006’s “Lady in the Water” and 2008’s “The Happening.
Shyamalan’s box office roll continued with his next two films, 2000’s “Unbreakable” and “Signs” in 2002. But with 2004’s “The Village,” critics began to turn on the filmmaker, citing their disappointment with his plot twist in that movie, a discontent that continued through 2006’s “Lady in the Water” and 2008’s “The Happening.
- 8/6/2024
- by Tom O'Brien
- Gold Derby
Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continued its reign at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office, slicing through the competition in its second week of release.
The superhero film raked in £8 million ($10.1 million) over the weekend, bringing its total haul to £33.4 million ($42.4 million), according to numbers from Comscore. That makes it the third highest grossing film of 2024 in the territory so far after “Inside Out 2” and “Dune: Part Two.”
In second place, Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” held its ground, adding £2.5 million to reach a four-week total of £30.8 million. Warner Bros.’ “Twisters” maintained its position in the top three, generating £1.1 million in its third week for a cumulative total of £10.1 million.
Disney scored another win with “Inside Out 2,” which showed remarkable staying power in its eighth week. The film secured the fourth spot with £939,144, bringing its total to £52.2 million.
The highest-ranking new entry, Sony’s “Harold and the Purple Crayon,...
The superhero film raked in £8 million ($10.1 million) over the weekend, bringing its total haul to £33.4 million ($42.4 million), according to numbers from Comscore. That makes it the third highest grossing film of 2024 in the territory so far after “Inside Out 2” and “Dune: Part Two.”
In second place, Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” held its ground, adding £2.5 million to reach a four-week total of £30.8 million. Warner Bros.’ “Twisters” maintained its position in the top three, generating £1.1 million in its third week for a cumulative total of £10.1 million.
Disney scored another win with “Inside Out 2,” which showed remarkable staying power in its eighth week. The film secured the fourth spot with £939,144, bringing its total to £52.2 million.
The highest-ranking new entry, Sony’s “Harold and the Purple Crayon,...
- 8/6/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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Familiar faces dominate both the big and small screens this August. Beyond the return of favorite series like Industry, Emily in Paris, Hulu‘s Only Murders in the Building, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and the (slightly slept-on) Pachinko, TV welcomes the return of a troubled city’s most committed vigilante on Prime Video and a new comedy starring an NBA great on Peacock.
In...
Familiar faces dominate both the big and small screens this August. Beyond the return of favorite series like Industry, Emily in Paris, Hulu‘s Only Murders in the Building, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and the (slightly slept-on) Pachinko, TV welcomes the return of a troubled city’s most committed vigilante on Prime Video and a new comedy starring an NBA great on Peacock.
In...
- 8/6/2024
- by Keith Phipps
- Rollingstone.com
The life story behind writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is unlike that of any other major filmmaker working today. Born in India but brought to the United States when he was only six weeks old, Shyamalan wanted to become a filmmaker ever since he got his first Super 8 camera as a child. He had released two little-seen features when in 1999, he made “The Sixth Sense,” a psychological thriller that was successful beyond his wildest dreams, earning over $672 million and bringing him critical acclaim, including nominations from BAFTA, the Golden Globes, Writers Guild, Directors Guild, as well as two Academy Award nominations.
Shyamalan’s box office roll continued with his next two films, 2000’s “Unbreakable” and “Signs” in 2002. But with 2004’s “The Village,” critics began to turn on the filmmaker, citing their disappointment with his plot twist in that movie, a discontent that continued through 2006’s “Lady in the Water” and 2008’s “The Happening.
Shyamalan’s box office roll continued with his next two films, 2000’s “Unbreakable” and “Signs” in 2002. But with 2004’s “The Village,” critics began to turn on the filmmaker, citing their disappointment with his plot twist in that movie, a discontent that continued through 2006’s “Lady in the Water” and 2008’s “The Happening.
- 8/5/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Marcus James Dixon and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Love ’em or hate ’em, there’s no denying that M. Night Shyamalan movies are an experience like no other. His latest film, Trap, stars Josh Hartnett and has already created a buzz with its unique premise. The movie is set in a concert venue, which is revealed to be a sting operation meant to catch a serial killer. Surprisingly, the twist—that Hartnett’s character, Cooper, is the murderer—was given away in the marketing. A Long History of Twists It’s never been fair to reduce this Hollywood hitmaker’s body of work to a mere collection of plot twists. Going back to The...
- 8/5/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
M. Night Shyamalan, the acclaimed director behind iconic projects like The Sixth Sense (1999) and The Visit (2015), is no stranger to the limelight. Thanks to his unique filmmaking style, he has garnered a dedicated fan base that continues to appreciate his work.
M. Night Shyamalan | image credit: Gage Skidmore/Cc By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
Despite his success and recognition, he recounted a hilarious anecdote during the shooting of the Wayward Pines series in Vancouver where he misjudged his level of fame.
M. Night Shyamalan Recounted a Hilarious Anecdote About His Fame
In a recent appearance on the ReelBlend Podcast, the filmmaker got candid about his one experience, which he completely misunderstood, which happened when he was attached as an executive producer in the Wayward Pines series.
During the series’ production, M. Night Shyamalan arrived at his hotel in Vancouver to a warm reception. As he stepped out of his car, he noticed...
M. Night Shyamalan | image credit: Gage Skidmore/Cc By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
Despite his success and recognition, he recounted a hilarious anecdote during the shooting of the Wayward Pines series in Vancouver where he misjudged his level of fame.
M. Night Shyamalan Recounted a Hilarious Anecdote About His Fame
In a recent appearance on the ReelBlend Podcast, the filmmaker got candid about his one experience, which he completely misunderstood, which happened when he was attached as an executive producer in the Wayward Pines series.
During the series’ production, M. Night Shyamalan arrived at his hotel in Vancouver to a warm reception. As he stepped out of his car, he noticed...
- 8/5/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
By now, you’ve likely heard that Trap, the latest movie from M. Night Shyamalan that opened this weekend, revolves around two central plot points: A super-dorky dad played by Josh Hartnett has taken his teen daughter to see her favorite singer at a concert that doubles as a trap (see title) for a serial killer terrorizing Philadelphia; and this father-of-the-year contender is, in fact, the killer. Both of these elements are revealed in the trailer that dropped this past April, so we’re not exactly spoiling anything major… yet.
- 8/5/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Trap is a psychological mystery thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The 2024 film follows the story of Cooper Adams, a family man with dark secrets as he goes to a pop concert with his teenage daughter and realizes that the concert is a trap laid out by the FBI to catch a serial killer called the Butcher. Trap stars Josh Hartnett in the lead role with Saleka, Ariel Donoghue, Hayley Mills, Alison Pill, and Vanessa Smythe starring in supporting roles. If you loved the twists, turns, psychological, and thriller aspects of Trap here are some similar films you could watch next.
Knock at the Cabin (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Knock at the Cabin is an apocalyptic psychological horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan from a screenplay co-written by Shyamalan, Steve Desmond, and Michael Sherman. The 2023 film follows the story of Andrew, Eric,...
Knock at the Cabin (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Knock at the Cabin is an apocalyptic psychological horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan from a screenplay co-written by Shyamalan, Steve Desmond, and Michael Sherman. The 2023 film follows the story of Andrew, Eric,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
M. Night Shyamalan has teased his next film will be a “cool kind of flip on a genre”.The 53-year-old director recently released his thriller ‘Trap’ - which sees a serial killer called Cooper A.K.A. The Butcher (Josh Hartnett) come to realise the pop concert he took his daughter (Ariel Donoghue) to was an FBI plot to catch him - and has revealed he is already working on a new project that will have a unique take on a popular film genre.He told Collider: “I'm still learning about it. It has a really cool kind of flip on a genre, so I'm very excited about that. I haven't done this particular subject matter, and I've always been interested in it. But it's an odd way to come into it again. “I'm really interested now, like with ‘Trap’ , kind of going at subject matters, like serial killers,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
Anointed as ‘the master of movies with a twist,’ M. Night Shyamalan has become a household name since his first appearance 25 years ago with the psychological thriller The Sixth Sense. With his latest work, Trap (starring Josh Hartnett) , currently in theatres, audiences are finally looking back at one of his past releases with favour. It’s the […]
Rewatch The Village & You’ll Find It’s M. Night Shyamalan’s Best Movie Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
Rewatch The Village & You’ll Find It’s M. Night Shyamalan’s Best Movie Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
- 8/5/2024
- by Tito Pernalete
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
Worldwide box office August 2-4 Rank Film (distributor)3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) $207.5m $824.1m $110.5m $428.5m 53 2. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) $38.1m $752.2m $26.9m $438.3m 81 3. Twisters (Warner Bros/Universal) $30.2m $274.4m $7.5m $78.8m 78 4. Successor (various) $28.7m $367.4m $28.2m $366.9m 5 5. Inside Out 2 (Disney) $27.2m $1.6bn $20.5m $928.2m 53 6. Trap (various) $20m $20m $4.4m $4.4m 39 7. Decoded (various) $13m $23.6m $13m $23.6m 1 8. Pilot (various) $9m $9.4m $9m $9.4m 1 9. Harold And The Purple Crayon (Sony) $9m $9m $3m $3m 33 10. Longlegs (Neon) $7.7m $91.9m $3.6m $25m 40
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ powers...
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ powers...
- 8/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine held on to top spot in its second weekend in North America as an estimated $97m boosted the running total to $395.6m and overtook The Passion Of The Christ on $371m to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
Playing in 4,230 theatres, the summer smash starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman dropped 53% – a solid hold for a tentpole targeted at a typically front-loaded cinema-going culture – and scored the eighth highest second weekend of all time, and the fifth second highest weekend of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadpool & Wolverine earned $8m on Imax and has grossed $34m in total.
Playing in 4,230 theatres, the summer smash starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman dropped 53% – a solid hold for a tentpole targeted at a typically front-loaded cinema-going culture – and scored the eighth highest second weekend of all time, and the fifth second highest weekend of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadpool & Wolverine earned $8m on Imax and has grossed $34m in total.
- 8/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine held on to top spot in its second weekend in North America as an estimated $97m boosted the running total to $395.6m and overtook The Passion Of The Christ on $371m to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
Playing in 4,230 theatres, the summer smash starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman dropped 53% – a solid hold for a tentpole hailing from a typically front-loaded genre – and scored the eighth highest second weekend of all time, and the fifth second highest weekend of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadpool & Wolverine earned $8m on Imax and has grossed $34m in total.
Playing in 4,230 theatres, the summer smash starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman dropped 53% – a solid hold for a tentpole hailing from a typically front-loaded genre – and scored the eighth highest second weekend of all time, and the fifth second highest weekend of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadpool & Wolverine earned $8m on Imax and has grossed $34m in total.
- 8/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
For more than 15 years studios have done their best to avoid releasing their new movies on the second weekend of a Marvel movie. This weekend we learned the reason why. Read on for the weekend box office report.
As expected, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman‘s “Deadpool and Wolverine” won its second weekend in a row, topping the box office with an estimated $97 million, down 54% from its record-setting opening weekend. Not only did “Deadpool and Wolverine” cross the $300 million milestone domestically this past weekend, but with $395.6 million grossed in North America, it’s only a day away from hitting the $400 million benchmark, so the race is on to see if it can catch up to Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”
Globally, the movie has passed the $800 million mark, adding another $110.5 million overseas this weekend for an international total of $428.5 million. With $824.1 million global, it has already passed the worldwide grosses...
As expected, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman‘s “Deadpool and Wolverine” won its second weekend in a row, topping the box office with an estimated $97 million, down 54% from its record-setting opening weekend. Not only did “Deadpool and Wolverine” cross the $300 million milestone domestically this past weekend, but with $395.6 million grossed in North America, it’s only a day away from hitting the $400 million benchmark, so the race is on to see if it can catch up to Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”
Globally, the movie has passed the $800 million mark, adding another $110.5 million overseas this weekend for an international total of $428.5 million. With $824.1 million global, it has already passed the worldwide grosses...
- 8/4/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
“Deadpool & Wolverine” remains a box office force with $824 million globally after two weekends of release.
The comic book sequel, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as their antihero alter egos, has already surpassed the entire theatrical runs of 2016’s “Deadpool” ($783 million) and 2018’s “Deadpool 2” ($786 million). “Deadpool & Wolverine” is now the second-highest grossing movie of 2024 behind “Inside Out 2” ($1.555 billion) and the third-biggest R-rated movie in history after “Joker” ($1.07 billion) and “Oppenheimer” ($975 million). It’s expected to cross the $1 billion mark in a matter of days.
After this weekend, Disney became the first studio of 2024 to surpass $3 billion in worldwide ticket sales. And the Magic Kingdom managed to hit that milestone with only four nationwide releases, including “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Inside Out 2,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($397 million) and “The First Omen” ($53 million). Disney will attempt to keep the momentum with “Alien: Romulus” (Aug. 16), “Moana 2” (Nov.
The comic book sequel, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as their antihero alter egos, has already surpassed the entire theatrical runs of 2016’s “Deadpool” ($783 million) and 2018’s “Deadpool 2” ($786 million). “Deadpool & Wolverine” is now the second-highest grossing movie of 2024 behind “Inside Out 2” ($1.555 billion) and the third-biggest R-rated movie in history after “Joker” ($1.07 billion) and “Oppenheimer” ($975 million). It’s expected to cross the $1 billion mark in a matter of days.
After this weekend, Disney became the first studio of 2024 to surpass $3 billion in worldwide ticket sales. And the Magic Kingdom managed to hit that milestone with only four nationwide releases, including “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Inside Out 2,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($397 million) and “The First Omen” ($53 million). Disney will attempt to keep the momentum with “Alien: Romulus” (Aug. 16), “Moana 2” (Nov.
- 8/4/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Move over Passion of the Christ – there’s a new highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time now! Indeed, Deadpool & Wolverine, after only eleven days of release, has already overtaken the lifetime gross of Mel Gibson’s classic depiction of the crucifixion of Christ, with the Marvel three-quel only five million away from a $400 million domestic total. With a $97 million weekend, which only represents a 54% week-to-week decline, the film has already bested the lifetime totals of both Deadpool and Deadpool 2. The sky seems to be the limit for what will no doubt prove to be one of Marvel’s biggest movies ever – and proof positive that an R-rating is no detriment to the box office.
So far, the film’s international total is over $800 million, and it seems likely to pass the billion-dollar mark within a matter of days. That’s absolutely outstanding for an R-rated sequel.
Meanwhile, M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap,...
So far, the film’s international total is over $800 million, and it seems likely to pass the billion-dollar mark within a matter of days. That’s absolutely outstanding for an R-rated sequel.
Meanwhile, M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
All hail Marvel Jesus.
“Deadpool & Wolverine,” starring Ryan Reynolds (as the Merc With a Mouth who dubs himself the messiah of his world) and Hugh Jackman, has provided another jolt to the box office, collecting a stellar $97 million in its second weekend of release.
These ticket sales, down just 53% from its mighty $211 million debut, rank as the eighth-biggest second weekend in domestic box office history. Only billion-dollar behemoths “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ($149 million), “Avengers: Endgame” ($147 million) and “Infinity War” ($114 million), “Black Panther” ($111 million), “Jurassic World” ($106 million), “The Avengers” ($103 million) and this June’s “Inside Out 2” ($101 million) have enjoyed bigger sophomore outings. “Deadpool & Wolverine” bypassed last year’s sensation “Barbie,” which previously held the No. 8 slot with $93 million in its second weekend.
So far, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has grossed $395 million in North America and $824 million globally, surpassing the first two “Deadpool” installments — with $783 million and $786 million respectively — after two weekends of release.
“Deadpool & Wolverine,” starring Ryan Reynolds (as the Merc With a Mouth who dubs himself the messiah of his world) and Hugh Jackman, has provided another jolt to the box office, collecting a stellar $97 million in its second weekend of release.
These ticket sales, down just 53% from its mighty $211 million debut, rank as the eighth-biggest second weekend in domestic box office history. Only billion-dollar behemoths “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ($149 million), “Avengers: Endgame” ($147 million) and “Infinity War” ($114 million), “Black Panther” ($111 million), “Jurassic World” ($106 million), “The Avengers” ($103 million) and this June’s “Inside Out 2” ($101 million) have enjoyed bigger sophomore outings. “Deadpool & Wolverine” bypassed last year’s sensation “Barbie,” which previously held the No. 8 slot with $93 million in its second weekend.
So far, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has grossed $395 million in North America and $824 million globally, surpassing the first two “Deadpool” installments — with $783 million and $786 million respectively — after two weekends of release.
- 8/4/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Whether you like him or hate him, you can’t ignore M. Night Shyamalan. Yeah, it’s certainly a cliched thing to say, but wouldn’t you agree that this man is a force of nature? Naturally, everything he does, good or bad, automatically becomes an event. Of course, his bad outweighs the good in recent times, but his latest, Trap, did seem like a winner ever since the trailer dropped. The whole premise of a concert masquerading as a trap for a serial killer is cool as hell, even if it sounds quite ludicrous. Shyamalan is famous for coming up with ideas like this, and in Trap, he has almost pulled it off. The first half is so good that it almost makes you forget all the terrible things he’s been putting out for the past decade or so. But then the inevitable happens, and we end up in Shyama-land,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
If you’re on the lookout for new shows to binge this August, we’ve got you covered. From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming dramas, here are seven must-see TV shows debuting on Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+. Trap promises a thrilling experience M. Night Shyamalan is back with Trap, a thriller that’s already generating buzz. The story follows Cooper (Josh Hartnett) as he takes his daughter to a pop concert, only for the event to become a trap for catching a notorious serial killer—who turns out to be Cooper himself. If you’re a fan of Shyamalan’s imaginative plots and twist endings,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Josh Hartnett modelled his 'Trap' serial killer after certain "people in our business".The 46-year-old actor stars in M. Night Shyamalan's new movie as Cooper, a father taking his daughter to a concert where people have set up a sting operation to take down The Butcher, his homicidal alter ego, and he explained he looked at "people who are at the top" for inspiration on his alter ego's cold-blooded ruthlessness.He told Entertainment Weekly: "There are a lot of CEOs, politicians, people in our business… a lot of people who are at the top.“They don’t mind stepping over people or doing horrible things to get where they’re going, and not having any empathy is a pretty big sign of being a psychopath. "Whether or not you’re murdering people, I’ve met people like this, you know what I mean? So it was easy to...
- 8/4/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Trap Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka, Hayley Mills and Alison Pill
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Trap Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
What’s Good: The film creates a great atmosphere of tension that combined with the silly dialogue and plot points makes for a fun watch
What’s Bad: The first act meanders a bit, but the short running time makes up for it
Loo Break: The film doesn’t overstay its welcome, so only the first ten minutes of the film feel like a safe space to go to the loon before you start missing vital information.
Watch or Not?: Yes, because, while it might not be theater worthy at times, it is actually a very fun thriller to watch with other people and guess what will happen.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Theaters
Runtime: 105 Minutes.
User Rating:
M. Night Shyamalan...
Star Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka, Hayley Mills and Alison Pill
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Trap Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
What’s Good: The film creates a great atmosphere of tension that combined with the silly dialogue and plot points makes for a fun watch
What’s Bad: The first act meanders a bit, but the short running time makes up for it
Loo Break: The film doesn’t overstay its welcome, so only the first ten minutes of the film feel like a safe space to go to the loon before you start missing vital information.
Watch or Not?: Yes, because, while it might not be theater worthy at times, it is actually a very fun thriller to watch with other people and guess what will happen.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Theaters
Runtime: 105 Minutes.
User Rating:
M. Night Shyamalan...
- 8/4/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Trap Box Office (North America) ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest horror flick, Trap, had a surprising start at the box office after debuting to mixed reviews from critics. The Josh Harnett-starring flick is on track to surpass Shyamalan’s 2021 hit opening weekend numbers.
The filmmaker behind critically acclaimed films such as Sixth Sense, Signs, and Unbreakable failed to recreate the magic with his new film Trap, which was slammed by several critics, including Detroit News, who called it “a silly jumble of half-ideas.” According to the review aggregator website, critics were underwhelmed with the film, scoring a below-average 48%.
However, despite the low critic score, Trap managed a strong start at the box office and is projected to surpass M. Night Shyamalan’s 2021 hit Old’s opening weekend collections. Like Trap, the filmmaker’s last movie also debuted to low scores, scoring 50% on Rt. However, the 2021 film,...
Director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest horror flick, Trap, had a surprising start at the box office after debuting to mixed reviews from critics. The Josh Harnett-starring flick is on track to surpass Shyamalan’s 2021 hit opening weekend numbers.
The filmmaker behind critically acclaimed films such as Sixth Sense, Signs, and Unbreakable failed to recreate the magic with his new film Trap, which was slammed by several critics, including Detroit News, who called it “a silly jumble of half-ideas.” According to the review aggregator website, critics were underwhelmed with the film, scoring a below-average 48%.
However, despite the low critic score, Trap managed a strong start at the box office and is projected to surpass M. Night Shyamalan’s 2021 hit Old’s opening weekend collections. Like Trap, the filmmaker’s last movie also debuted to low scores, scoring 50% on Rt. However, the 2021 film,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Josh Hartnett didn’t have to look far for inspiration when it came to playing his latest cold-blooded character in Trap. The actor explained that he modeled his serial killer role in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap after certain “people in our business” as he revealed how he and the director made audiences empathize with the character. M Night Tries a Familiar Approach Night being Night, he wants to give the audience a new experience,” Hartnett told Entertainment Weekly. “He’s been doing this his entire career. He’ll take a ghost story and tell it from the point of view of the ghost.
- 8/4/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
On a humid and muggy evening, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan was seen excitedly mingling with the press at the red carpet premiere of his latest film, ‘Trap’, in New York City’s Soho neighborhood. Starring Josh Hartnett as a predatory serial killer, Coop, ‘Trap’ showcases a unique cat-and-mouse narrative. Hartnett’s Cooper is both a regular suburban dad and a notorious serial killer known as The Butcher, who finds himself trapped at a concert designed to capture him. Shyamalan reminisced about the industry of the 1990s, emphasizing its focus on blending entertainment with high-level cinematic craft: “Filmmakers and auteurs were happy and...
- 8/4/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Director M. Night Shyamalan is back with another psychological thriller that’s sure to keep audiences guessing until the end. Trap, the director’s latest cinematic mystery, offers a fresh take on the well-trodden serial killer story by revealing the narrative from the antagonist’s point of view.
Starring Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a father caught in a police sting targeting the infamous serial killer known as “The Butcher,” Trap immerses viewers in the mind of the deranged killer. Hartnett draws from real-life figures lacking empathy to portray Cooper, a man who’ll stop at nothing to satisfy his disturbing desires. The layered character performance is sure to divide fans on their feelings towards the unsettling protagonist.
For Shyamalan, maintaining suspense while granting glimpses into what makes Cooper tick was a delicate balancing act. “He’s an interesting character to be with because he’s coming alive when things get scary,...
Starring Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a father caught in a police sting targeting the infamous serial killer known as “The Butcher,” Trap immerses viewers in the mind of the deranged killer. Hartnett draws from real-life figures lacking empathy to portray Cooper, a man who’ll stop at nothing to satisfy his disturbing desires. The layered character performance is sure to divide fans on their feelings towards the unsettling protagonist.
For Shyamalan, maintaining suspense while granting glimpses into what makes Cooper tick was a delicate balancing act. “He’s an interesting character to be with because he’s coming alive when things get scary,...
- 8/3/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Josh Hartnett didn’t have to look far for inspiration when it came to playing his latest cold-blooded character.
The actor explained that he modeled his serial killer role in M. Night Shyamalan‘s Trap after certain “people in our business” as he revealed how he and the director made audiences empathize with the character.
“Night being Night, he wants to give the audience a new experience,” Hartnett told Entertainment Weekly. ‘He’s been doing this his entire career. He’ll take a ghost story and tell it from the point of view of the ghost. He’ll take an alien invasion story and not really show the aliens. So this one is like a throwback thriller in a contained space from the perspective of the antagonist. It’s like Die Hard from Hans Gruber’s perspective.”
Trap follows Cooper (Hartnett), a father taking his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a massive concert,...
The actor explained that he modeled his serial killer role in M. Night Shyamalan‘s Trap after certain “people in our business” as he revealed how he and the director made audiences empathize with the character.
“Night being Night, he wants to give the audience a new experience,” Hartnett told Entertainment Weekly. ‘He’s been doing this his entire career. He’ll take a ghost story and tell it from the point of view of the ghost. He’ll take an alien invasion story and not really show the aliens. So this one is like a throwback thriller in a contained space from the perspective of the antagonist. It’s like Die Hard from Hans Gruber’s perspective.”
Trap follows Cooper (Hartnett), a father taking his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a massive concert,...
- 8/3/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Josh Hartnett has always wanted to do what was least expected of him. What might be expected of a broad-chested, six-foot-three-inch football player turned actor with a strong jaw and deep-set brown eyes? Roles like himbo prom king. Daring pilot. Brave soldier. Which, sure, he has played. (See: The Virgin Suicides. Pearl Harbor. Black Hawk Down.) But especially since breaking out in a few of those roles at the turn of the millennium, he’s done everything he can to subvert the teen-idol persona, pursuing slightly offbeat characters who exist,...
- 8/3/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
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