A serial killer is on the loose in the latest trailer for theTrap, the next film from the creative mind ofM. Night Shyamalan. A few months afterWarner Bros. Discoveryprovided the first look at the unpredictable story, the second trailer for the movie expands on the premise that places a criminal portrayed byJosh Hartnettin the middle of a packed concert. With the authorities working to identify him at every turn, the Butcher will need to come up with creative ideas to escape. The killer took his daughter to one of the most anticipated concerts of the year without realizing that it was all a trap for him.
While the new trailer forTrapdidn’t provide any updates when it comes to the major twist of the movie’s premise, it did show a few of the methods the criminal will come up with to distract authorities. Yes, he’s locked inside a football stadium filled with Lady Raven’s (Saleka Shyamalan) devoted fans. But that doesn’t mean that he can still get rid of an entire police force.Trapwas also written by M. Night Shyamalan, with the movie being the filmmaker’s first project since the release ofKnock at the Cabin.
The cast ofTrapwill also includeAriel Donoghue,Hayley MillsandAlison Pill. Donoghue will portray the killer’s young daughter, with her passion for Lady Raven’s talent being the only reason he steps into the trap in the first place. Hayley Mills is known for her acclaimed performance as Gillie Evans inTiger Bay. In recent years, the performer has appeared in television titles such asThe Wheel of TimeandDeath in Paradise. Mills' role inTraphasn’t been revealed yet, but the fact that a killer is on the loose in an event aimed at families can’t mean good news for her character.
M. Night Shyamalan’s Incredible Legacy
After directingKnock at the Cabin, M. Night Shyamalan is looking for a different kind of challenge with the release ofTrap. The director’s recent efforts have followed a small group of characters in mostly isolated environments.Trapwill give the filmmaker the opportunity to experiment with a dangerous protagonist who has to remain hidden in a place filled with thousands of people. Even if Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) impressed viewers with his multiple personalities inSplitandGlass, audiences aren’t prepared to witness what the Butcher has in store.
You can watch the new trailer forTrapabove, before the movie opens in theaters on August 2. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
