The latest film by director M. Night Shyamalan,Trap, has finally received its streaming premiere date. These days, it isn’t easy to find exactly what streaming service a movie will be on and when it will be available. In this case,Trapis coming to the Max streaming service, and it’s available sooner than one might think. The film debuted in theaters on August 2, but it will nowarrive on Max this October 25, just in time for Halloween.
Many Shyamalan films have a horror tinge, andTrapisn’t any different. While not an outright member of the genre,Trapfollowsa serial killer who is trapped inside a concert with his daughter due to a heavy police presence surrounding the building meant to catch him. The film is loosely based on 1985’s Operation Flagship, a real-life event where police arrested over 100 fugitives after luring them to a football stadium under the guise of free tickets.
A man and his teenage daughter realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event while watching a concert.
Known for taking risks with his movies, Shyamalan does the same withTrap. However, what makes this movie different from the rest of his filmography is his putting the viewer into the eyes of a killer as a protagonist. Shyamalan explained in aninterview with Comic Bookthatthis unique concept led him to want to make the movie.
“The actual interesting and wicked part of the movie is you are him. That was the thing that made me want to do it. We’ve seen a million stories about serial killers, but to say you are him and this is what life is like for you on the day that you might get caught [is new].”
It’s a Big Year For Shyamalan & His Family
2024 has been a solid year for Shyamalan between the release ofTrapand his daughter’s filmThe Watchers.Ishana Night Shyamalan’s directorial debut didn’t go as planned, however, at least in terms of profitability. It only grossed $33 million at the box office off a $30 million budget,while scoring a low 32% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Meanwhile,Trapperformed just well for itself, with$82 million at the box office (and counting) on a $30 million budget. Critics have given a lot of praise to Josh Hartnett for his performance, who followed up on the success of 2023’sOppenheimerwith an acclaimed leading role. For those who don’t want to wait to stream it, you canrentTrapdigitallyon Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV, and YouTube at the time of this writing.
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Caddo Lake, a film starring Dylan O’Brien and produced by Shyamalan, debuts onMax on October 10.This means fans of the director will have a film produced by him to watch on the same service in the same month. Shyamalan’s Blinding Edge Pictures production company has a multi-year, first-look deal with Warner Bros., so it makes sense his films keep landing on Max. LikeTrapandCaddo Lake, viewers who want to streamThe Watcherscan do so by signing up for a Max subscription.
