How to watch Trap at home? Digital release date, platforms, and more

American psychological horror film Trap starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, and Saleka Night Shyamalan was released in theatres across the United States on August 2, 2024. After receiving mixed reviews from the audiences and fairing averagely at the box office, the film was made available to a larger audience through its digital release on August 30, 2024.

As of writing this article, Trap is available on multiple platforms, allowing users to watch the film from the comfort of their homes. The film is available on Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV. It is also available on other platforms, which will be addressed later. Continue reading to find out about them.

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Ways to watch Trap online

Trap is available on Amazon Prime Video (Image via Getty)

Trap was made available for online viewing through several video-on-demand platforms on August 30, 2024, i.e. almost a month after the film's theatrical release in the United States.

Some of the platforms where the film can be found currently are Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+, as mentioned previously. In addition to that, the movie can also be found on YouTube, Fandango at Home, and Google Play Movies.

It must be noted that in almost all of the aforementioned platforms, a renting or purchasing fee is required to be able to watch the film. For instance, on Amazon Prime Video, Trap is available for rent in UHD, HD, and SD formats at $5.99. On the other hand, it is available for purchase in all three formats at $19.99.

Note: If interested viewers are unable to access certain streaming platforms to watch the film due to geographical restrictions they can use reliable Virtual Private Networks (like Express VPN and Nord VPN) for a hindrance-free experience.

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About the film and its cast

The official synopsis for Trap does not reveal much but just enough to keep the audience intrigued. It reads:

"A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event."

The father mentioned in the logline above is Cooper Abbott (portrayed by Josh Hartnett), who is a professional firefighter and a serial killer on the side (going by the alias Butcher). His daughter is Riley Abbott (portrayed by a young Ariel Donoghue), who is a hardcore Lady Raven (a famous singer) fan.

Besides Hartnett and Donoghue, others lending their acting prowess to the film include:

• Saleka Night Shyamalan as the famous singer, Lady Raven.
• Alison Pill as Rachel Abbott, Cooper Abbot's wife.
• Lochlan Miller as Logan Abbott, Cooper and Rachel Abbot's son.
• Hayley Mills as Dr. Josephine Grant, as a behavioral analyst aka an FBI profiler.
• Jonathan Langdon as Jamie, a T-shirt vendor/seller at the concert Cooper and Riley attend.
• Mark Bacolcol as Spencer, one of Buther's captives.
• Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi) as the Thinker, a singer who performs alongside Lady Raven.
• Russell "Russ" Vitale as Parker Wayne, a singer who performs alongside Lady Raven.
• Marnie McPhail-Diamond as the mother of one of Riley's friends named Jody.
• Marcia Bennett as Cooper Abbot's mom.
• Vanessa Smythe as Tour Manager
• M. Night Shyamalan as Spotter
• Lochlan Miller as Logan
• Steve Boyle as Lead SWAT Member

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Trap is written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense and the Unbreakable trilogy). It is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock, and M. Night Shyamalan. It is made under the banner of Blinding Edge Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.