Trap (15)

The ever fascinating filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan returns with another high-concept thriller. This time we follow an infamous serial killer, through his perspective, as he attends a pop concert.

Cooper (Josh Hartnett), also known as “The Butcher” attends the Taylor Swift-esque “Lady Raven” (Saleka Shyamalan) concert with his daughter, Riley (Ariel Donoghue). Unbeknownst to him, the FBI has learned that he will be in attendance and has set up a trap to catch him. Most of the film is treated in the classic cat-and-mouse fashion, where Cooper is in complete control of the situation and is one step ahead of the FBI’s operation, led by Dr. Josephine Grant (Hayley Mills).

The fun is watching Hartnett scout the area for weaknesses and exits in the venue, all the while trying to be a good father. His surprisingly creepy turn as the killer makes for a great against-typecasting, and it leaves you wondering where on earth the actor has been all these years. While the film isn’t as strong once it leaves the venue, it’s still a very engaging, albeit very silly thrill-ride. Just leave your suspension of disbelief at the door.