Is 'Trap' a sequel to 'The Sixth Sense'? Here's what we know about M Night Shyamalan's thriller
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: M Night Shyamalan is a renowned filmmaker known for crafting movies that captivate and surprise audiences. His works, such as 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Unbreakable, are celebrated for their compelling narratives and unexpected twists.
Shyamalan is now working on a new film titled 'Trap', set for release on August 2, and starring Josh Hartnett. Hartnett is an actor who recently returned to the screen with a role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, following a period of hiatus.
In 'Trap', he plays a fun-loving father with a knack for telling jokes - but with a surprising twist! Get ready for another thrilling movie from Shyamalan.
Could 'Trap' be a sequel to M Night Shyamalan's 'The Sixth Sense'?
M Night Shyamalan's new movie 'Trap' stars Josh Hartnett and Ariel Donoghue as a father-daughter duo attending a concert by pop star Lady Raven (played by Shyamalan's real-life daughter Saleka).
But things take a dark turn when it’s revealed that the concert is a trap set to catch a serial killer known as The Butcher. In a shocking twist, it appears that Josh Hartnett’s character might be the killer.
But here's a theory, what if 'Trap' is a sequel to Shyamalan's classic film 'The Sixth Sense'? Perhaps the police are receiving assistance from someone with a special ability, like a grown-up Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) from 'The Sixth Sense'.
Perhaps Cole is using his ability to talk to ghosts to gather information from The Butcher's victims, helping the police set the trap.
It's a wild idea, but Shyamalan has surprised us before with his clever connections, like in the 'Unbreakable' trilogy. Could this be his next mind-blowing twist?
How 'The Sixth Sense' could be the key to unlocking Shyamalan's larger universe
Imagine if Cole Sear's sixth sense in 'The Sixth Sense' was a superpower, making him the first in a line of extraordinary individuals.
This could mean that 'The Sixth Sense' is the starting point of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable universe, which includes 'Unbreakable', 'Split', and 'Glass'.
Although there's a complication with Bruce Willis playing different roles in 'The Sixth Sense' and the Unbreakable trilogy, Shyamalan might have a twist to resolve this.
The trailer for 'Trap' hints at a new experience in Shyamalan's world, which could be a continuation of the Unbreakable Universe. If so, 'Trap' would be the latest chapter in a saga that explores people with remarkable abilities.
This would be a mind-blowing connection, typical of Shyamalan's clever storytelling. It's exciting to think that 'The Sixth Sense', a classic film from 1999, could be the foundation of this vast and intricate universe.
'Trap' trailer
'Trap' is set to release in theatres on Friday, August 2.