M. Night Shyamalan's 2024 movie continues its streaming success. The first feature-length movies Shyamalan directed were Praying with Anger and Wide Awake, but it was The Sixth Sense's release in 1999 that gained him widespread recognition. The Sixth Sense received six Academy Award nominations and gave Shyamalan a reputation for directing and writing unpredictable stories that culminate in shocking, game-changing plot twists that recontextualize the entire movie.
Only a year after The Sixth Sense, Shyamalan continued to build this reputation with his unique take on superheroes and supervillains in Unbreakable, which led to the secret and well-received sequel, Split, in 2016. Shyamalan concluded the Unbreakable trilogy with Glass in 2019. While The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Split, and his 2002 movie Signs are well-regarded, many of M. Night Shyamalan's movies have been panned, including The Last Airbender, After Earth, and The Happening.
Trap Is An Ongoing Streaming Hit
It Continues To Perform Well Against More Recent Competition
Trap's reviews were mixed, although Hartnett's performance was widely praised. The movie did not become a box office success as it only earned $82 million worldwide against a $30 million budget.
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As per Reelgood, which tracks audience interest, Trap is currently the sixth most-watched movie or television series across all streaming services. It is only exceeded by Yellowstone, My Old Ass, The Diplomat, The Substance, and The Penguin. All these movies or series have been released since September or more recently, while Trap debuted in theaters on August 2 and has already been streaming for a month. Check out the top 10 list below:
Rank |
Movie/TV Series |
Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Yellowstone |
Peacock |
2 |
My Old Ass |
Prime Video |
3 |
The Diplomat |
Netflix |
4 |
The Substance |
Prime Video |
5 |
The Penguin |
Max |
6 |
Trap |
Max |
7 |
Deadpool & Wolverine |
Disney+ |
8 |
Lioness |
Paramount+ |
9 |
Woman of the Hour |
Netflix |
10 |
Shrinking |
Apple TV+ |
Our Take On Trap's Streaming Success
Trap Is Highly Underrated
Trap is a better movie than its mixed reviews and box office numbers indicate. Hartnett delivers a multi-faceted and highly entertaining performance as he seamlessly slides between playing the likable Cooper and the nefarious Butcher. The unique premise takes full advantage of the drama and humor of a serial killer trying to avoid the authorities at a pop concert. Trap's ending is satisfying and while there are twists that may not be shocking, they make sense and do not feel as forced compared to previous Shyamalan movies. These elements have led to Trap continuing to do well on streaming.
Source: ReelGood
Trap
- Release Date
- August 2, 2024
- Director
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Writers
- M. Night Shyamalan
Cast
Hayley Mills
WHERE TO WATCH
Trap is a film by writer-director M. Night Shyamalan under his Blinding Edge Pictures label. The film is part of a deal struck with Warner Bros for him to direct and produce several films under their banner.
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