Hey, there! Ready for a wild ride? “Trap,” M. Night Shyamalan’s latest brain-bending thriller, is now in theaters, and it’s got everyone talking. This one stars Josh Hartnett, who proves that dad vibes can be downright terrifying when he’s secretly a serial killer. Before we dive into the labyrinth of plot twists, let’s give you a moment to reconsider—because spoilers ahead! Seriously, go watch it. It’s a blast. Okay, still here? Buckle up!
LAST WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
The Plot: Setting the Stage
“Trap” kicks off with Cooper (Josh Hartnett), a seemingly devoted father, taking his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert by the mega-popular Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan). Right off the bat, Cooper’s spidey senses tingle as he notices the concert is swarming with heavily armed police. Suspicious much?
Turns out, the concert is a sting operation to catch a notorious serial killer dubbed the Butcher. Twist alert: Cooper is actually the Butcher, and he’s using the concert as his own playground, keeping tabs on his latest victim, Spencer (Mark Bacolcol), through security cameras on his phone. Cooper tries to find a way out but repeatedly runs into dead ends, causing mayhem like blowing up a food vendor’s stand to create distractions.
The Twists: Concert Chaos
The real fun begins when Cooper manipulates his way backstage and tries to coerce Lady Raven into helping him escape by threatening Spencer’s life. Raven, channeling her inner action hero, decides to play along but with a twist of her own. She suggests taking Cooper and Riley home, only to turn the tables once they get there.
In a gripping moment of family tension, Raven nabs Cooper’s phone and starts a livestream from the bathroom, mobilizing her fans to save Spencer. Meanwhile, Cooper’s family gets locked away, but they manage to break free and confront him. Talk about a dramatic family reunion!
The Escape: SWAT Shenanigans
The cops finally arrive at Cooper’s house, but he pulls a fast one, sneaking out in a SWAT uniform through a secret tunnel. He hijacks Raven’s limo, trapping her again. Raven, however, isn’t so easily subdued. She escapes in a crowded area, while Cooper, blending in with civilians, heads back to his house.
The Revelation: Family Betrayal
Back at home, Rachel (Alison Pill), Cooper’s wife, reveals she tipped off the police about the concert. As if that’s not enough of a bombshell, she drugs him with his own concoctions, leading to another police raid. Cooper gets tased and arrested but not before slipping a spoke from Riley’s bike to unlock his cuffs. And in true Shyamalan fashion, the movie ends with Cooper on the brink of another escape.
The Mid-Credits Surprise: Jamie’s Shock
In a hilarious mid-credits scene, Jamie, the overly friendly t-shirt vendor (Jonathan Langdon), watches TV and discovers with utter shock that he unknowingly aided the Butcher’s escape.
Final Thoughts: A Twisted Delight
Despite some conveniently timed plot devices, “Trap” is packed with enough twists to keep you guessing till the very end. And who knows? Maybe we haven’t seen the last of the Butcher. So, what are you waiting for? Catch “Trap” in theaters and see if you can spot the clues before the big reveals!
