M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most renowned filmmakers of all time and has directed some critically acclaimed movies like The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Split, Knock at the Cabin, The Village, and Old. Shyamalan’s most recent movie, has now become the talk of the town!
Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill are some actors and actresses who have been a part of this movie, as the movie places itself under the serial killer subgenre.
However, one question is probably on everyone’s mind – is Trap based on a true story? Keep reading to find out more!
Inspiration Behind Trap
Trap is the story of a man who accompanies his daughter to one of the biggest concerts in the city, only to realize that they are at the center of something sinister, and are essentially trapped.
The trailer of the movie, before the release, also revealed that it is the father who is a serial killer, which raises the question about the inspiration behind this movie.
According to M. Night Shyamalan, Trap is loosely inspired by Operation Flagship which was planned by the U.S. Marshals Service and executed on December 15, 1985, in Washington, D.C. The keyword here remains “loosely.”
Operation Flagship was a sting operation of sorts that arrested over 100 fugitives after they were lured in with the expectation of winning NFL tickets to a game between the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders) and Cincinnati Bengals.
It was reported by BBC, that Shyamalan thought this operation was “totally absurdist.” He also added, “It was something that was in my head a lot when it happened,” which brings us to Trap, where the serial killer found himself amid the police force in an event meant for concertgoers!
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When and Where Can You Watch Trap?
Trap, written, produced, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan is now available in theaters near you following its release on August 2, 2024. The movie is still fairly new, however, it has received mixed reviews from critics and longstanding fans of Shyamalan.
It has grossed $45 million worldwide so far and has been distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. As of now, there isn’t much news about whether or not this movie will find its way to streaming platforms, but when we have more news, we will make sure you remain updated about the same!
Conclusion
If you are a fan of M. Night Shyamalan and love serial killer movies, chances are you have already watched Trap. Albeit, if you haven’t yet, we’d recommend doing so and finding the commonalities between Trap and Operation Flagship!
Do let us know in the comments what you thought about it so far.