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

For in-depth thoughts on Trap, please see my colleague M.N. Miller’s review from its original theatrical release here.

Video Quality

The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of Trap delivers a powerful viewing experience, but this release does not come with a Blu-Ray disc to determine the exact level of improvement. Countless sequences in the film take place in shadows, which this disc handles admirably with clear detail and excellent delineation. Black levels are firm in this presentation, staying deep and inky with so much depth. The highlights in the film are crisply defined with whites pure and balanced with no blooming to be found. Any potential instances of compression artifacts and banding are avoided with this 4K UHD disc.

This 4K UHD presentation excels on all fronts including excellent showings in clarity and color. There are some detailed flourishes within the arena featured in the film which you can especially appreciate with this transfer. Every space is handled with the accuracy of a well-executed disc. Skin tones appear natural with healthy doses of crisp detail apparent on faces such as pores. The enhanced range of the color spectrum is stunning to behold. The Dolby Vision unlocks new depths when it comes to the nuance of the hues. As great as the Blu-Ray likely is, Warner Bros. has delivered another top-tier transfer on this latest 4K release.

Audio Quality

This 4K UHD Blu-Ray comes with an impeccable Dolby Atmos audio mix that is immersive and surprisingly complex at times. Dialogue is clear and balanced perfectly with the environmental sounds. There is nearly always something bubbling in the surrounds, but there is no difficulty hearing what everyone is saying. All of the sounds emerge from the appropriate directions, and there are absolutely no technical issues with the track. The height channels are used to impressive effect in some of the more thrilling moments. This is an engaging track that provides a cavalcade of stirring sound effects and an unsettling score to keep you on edge. There is a significant amount of activity in the low end that works well with the story. We don’t see room for improvement here. An array of optional subtitles are provided.

Special Features

Setting The Trap – A New M. Night Shyamalan Experience: A four-minute piece in which the cast and creative team discuss the ideas behind the film, the production, the direction of M. Night Shyamalan, and more.

Saleka As Lady Raven: A five-minute exploration of the fictional pop star at the center of the film.

Deleted Scenes: There are three unused scenes totaling six minutes provided here.

Extended Concert Scene – Where Did She Go (3:29)

Final Thoughts

Trap is an engaging thriller from director M. Night Shyamalan that finds the filmmaker taking a fairly streamlined approach that avoids many of his signature twists and turns. The film is quite exciting as you witness a man trying to avoid getting backed into a corner. Josh Hartnett is suitably creepy as our lead who you always know is going to slither out of a tight spot. Where the film stumbles slightly is the screenplay which asks us to forgive a few too many plot conveniences. We do not mind suspending some disbelief, but certain character decisions are truly baffling at times. Even with some reservations, the film is a very fun watch. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a 4K UHD Blu-Ray that features a commendable A/V presentation and a decent offering of special features. If you are a fan of the film, you should be pleased by the disc. Recommended

Trap is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.