Warner Bros. has released new footage for M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming thriller Trap, and it promises an evening of gripping suspense.

A Sinister Set-Up at a Concert

The film stars Josh Hartnett as a father taking his teen daughter to a pop concert, only to find themselves at the heart of a dark event. The concert is, in fact, a trap set to catch a serial killer known as The Butcher.

The newly-released footage starts with Hartnett’s character and his daughter attending a Lady Raven concert before he heads off for the restroom. Little do they know, they are about to be ensnared in a dangerous game.

The Chaos Unleashes

As the plot unfolds, we see what happens when Hartnett’s character realizes the cops have him cornered. According to the preview, he begins to cause chaos within the venue. The tension rises intensely as The Butcher feels out of control and takes drastic measures.

A Unique Inspiration

M. Night Shyamalan discussed this movie at CinemaCon, sharing that he developed the story over several years in collaboration with his pianist daughter Saleka Shyamalan to weave a narrative deeply connected to music.

An Interesting Ensemble Cast

The movie also features a cast including Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Allison Pill. Ariel Donoghue’s performance is expected to bring a compelling layer to the film, as we have brief yet intriguing scenes of her during the concert event.

A Film to Look Out For

With the release date still a few months away, Warner Bros. has now screened the first footage from the movie at CinemaCon, giving audiences a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come. As Shyamalan fans eagerly await, Trap is shaping up to be another riveting entry in his filmography when it hits theaters on August 9, 2024.