Josh Hartnett turns into a monster in ‘Trap’
Josh Hartnett has moved from heartthrob to celebrated actor in the last few years, and after a break away from mainstream Hollywood, this golden boy of the early 2000s is back and putting his stamp on the town with some high-powered performances. Not only did he make a grand impression in the epic Oppenheimer, but now he’s teaming up with celebrated filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan for an edgy new thriller that completely flips the switch in Trap. And Hartnett’s about to get nasty in this one.
Watch the new trailer for Trap below:
Here’s the official synopsis:
A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.
The first teaser trailer for Trap promised an intense and taut cinematic experience as Hartnett’s doting father, Cooper, revealed his dark and shadowy side. You see, Cooper is actually a vicious serial killer dubbed ‘The Butcher’ and is intent on making his next savage kill. But his actions are suddenly thrown into doubt as he’s forced into a corner at a pop concert for celebrated singer Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan), which is actually a trap set to ensnare him by the police.
This second trailer picks up on the action and places Hartnett’s Cooper with his back against the wall. Descended further into his savage animal instincts for survival, Cooper will bring out the horror to evade capture… and get his kicks at the same time.
This new trailer makes for an extreme watch, and it’s clear that Shyamalan is pushing Hartnett in a new direction in terms of performance. It’s particularly fun to watch Hartnett play against type and shed his heartthrob status for that of a pure-blooded monster, and nothing is given away in the trailer. Shocks and surprises are sure to abound in Trap, and audiences seeking a rush will get it with this picture.
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It will be truly shocking when Trap arrives in cinemas on August 1.