M. Night Shyamalan’s Underrated $83M Thriller Scores Worldwide Netflix Revival

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M. Night Shyamalan‘s newest movie just became a Netflix sensation.

M. Night Shyamalan’s often-overlooked thriller is gaining popularity again, now streaming on Netflix after earning $83 million in theaters. While his films have had a mixed reception over the years – with some, like Unbreakable and The Visit, receiving praise and others, such as The Happening and Knock at the Cabin, not faring as well – Shyamalan consistently delivers suspenseful and original stories.

I just finished watching his newest film, Trap, and it was wild! It stars Josh Hartnett as a dad, Cooper, who takes his daughter, Riley (played by Ariel Donoghue), to see her favorite artist, Lady Raven (Saleka Night Shyamalan). But here’s the twist – Cooper is actually a serial killer known as ‘The Butcher’! He quickly realizes the concert isn’t just a fun night out, but a carefully planned trap set by the FBI to finally catch him. It’s a really tense and clever movie.

According to FlixPatrol, the movie Trap is gaining popularity on Netflix. As of January 26, 2026, it’s currently ranked at number 10 overall. The movie is especially popular in Canada, where it’s the top film, and also ranks highly in the Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago, where it’s number two.

M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film, Trap, has received mixed reactions from both critics and viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, critics gave it a 56% rating based on 250 reviews, while audiences rated it higher at 64% after over 2,500 verified reviews. Although the acting in Trap was well-received, many found the plot unbelievable and the movie’s tone uneven.

Despite its mixed reception, the movie Trap did well financially, earning $83.6 million at the box office with a $30 million production budget, which likely resulted in a reasonable profit. It also performed well on streaming platforms globally, reaching Netflix’s Top 10 in several countries where it was available.

You can’t watch Trap on Netflix in the US; it’s available on HBO Max instead. This highlights how the film gained popularity through international attention. The movie’s success is also happening before the release of Shyamalan’s next film, Remain, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor and is set to hit theaters on October 23, 2026.

After the worldwide success of Trap, M. Night Shyamalan’s films are once again demonstrating their lasting impact long after leaving theaters. While not considered his strongest work, Trap stands out in his filmography thanks to its captivating story and surprising twists.

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2026-01-26 23:18