M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap Is Inspired By A Twisted True Story

The plot of M. Night Shyamalan’s new film, Trap, is intense and intriguing. The film’s ubiquitous trailers have laid it bare: Cooper (Josh Hartnett), a middle-aged father, accompanies his preteen daughter to a high-profile concert by a pop star like Olivia Rodrigo. While grabbing refreshments at the concession stand, Cooper notices a palpable police presence in the Philadelphia arena where the concert is taking place. An employee excitedly informs him that the police have surrounded the entire arena, hoping to capture a serial killer they believe is hiding inside.

This worries Cooper, but not for the reasons you might think. It turns out that Cooper is the serial killer in question and he even has a potential victim hiding in his basement. What will the killer do to evade police capture? Or will the police be smart enough to capture him?…