Scene Explained in Trap's Post-Credits
Trap by M. Night Shyamalan features a post-credits sequence, hence it doesn't finish at the credits. This is what transpires and what it implies.
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There is a post-credits sequence in M. Night Shyamalan's Trap; here is a complete description of what happens, what it signifies, and more. For the gifted director, the psychological thriller of 2024 is a return to classic narrative. Trap's twisted narrative centers on Cooper (Josh Hartnett) and his attempts to flee capture while with his daughter at a concert, set-up as a trap for law enforcement to capture The Butcher. Cooper is The Butcher, hence the film follows him discovering the truth behind the intention of the concert and doing all he can to keep free.
Jamie Learning Who The Butcher Is Shows in Trap's Mid-Credits Scene
Those who saw Trap in theaters or on streaming and linger for the post-credits scene will be reunited with Jamie (Jonathan Langdon). Jamie is the employee of the musical venue who first is in charge of informing Cooper about the hidden actual goal of the event. He does this oblivious to Cooper being The Butcher. After the events of Trap's ending, Trap's mid-credits scene picks up Jamie observing the news stories on the FBI apprehending The Butcher.
Jamie was not aware Cooper was the desired serial killer even though he knew The Butcher was arrested. He only learns the truth and is startled once the news article reveals The Butcher's face and actual identity. After Jamie says a quick remark regarding the arrest and The Butcher's identity, Trap's post-credits scene ends.
The mid-credit scene of Trap does not set up a sequel.
The piece Shyamalan chose to feature as Trap's mid-credits sequence is not meant to hint at a sequel. Many post-credits scenes have as their main goal this, but they can also be used to pay off other minor narratives or for comic effect. Shyamalan is aiming for this with Trap since Jamie's awareness of interacting with The Butcher and even alerting him to the actual intent of the concert is somewhat humorous as it develops. The segment is aimed to provide viewers with an additional humorous piece only.
The Post-Credits Scene of Trap Is Unique for M. Night Shyamalan Films
Given Shyamalan's usual approach, it is quite unexpected that Trap features a post-credits sequence of any sort. Out of every M. Night Shyamalan film, this is only the third instance he has incorporated something in the credits. He broke the run with Split's post-credits scene not using any for the first eleven films of his career. Bruce Willis's presence revealed a link to Unbreakable and set up Glass, therefore proving to be absolutely massive. The only other instance is an audible tease at the credits of Knock at the Cabin.
Trap now ranks just as the second of Shyamalan's films with a proper credits scene. Though that was never the goal, it is hardly as fascinating or mind-boggling as what he accomplished with Split. Given moviegoers are not accustomed to viewing post-credits footage by sitting through Shyamalan movie credits, that could be a positive thing. Though anyone who misses Trap's mid-credits scene will not be missed out on a significant revelation or a surprising twist, it is a pleasant and decent ending note.
M. Night Shyamalan's After-Credits Scene Not Planned
Trap's post-credits scene is more humorous than its setup responsibility for another film because of its development. Shyamalan neither knew he wanted to shoot it during primary photography nor was the credits scene included into the original script. Although the filmmaker usually uses a highly regimented filming technique, he told Gizmodo about how Trap's credits scene evolved during a conversation with Jonathan Langdon on site.
Shyamalan attested to saying to Langdon how fantastic it would be to watch something else happen to Jamie, which led him to decide to film the sequence. Rather than leaving it as just a fun concept, he opted to have the team build up what was needed and shoot the scenario whenever he had an hour or two free. Given Shyamalan's observation that Langdon "was doing such an incredible job" with his few moments previously, Trap most likely wouldn't have had a post-credits scene if another actor had filled in or if that exchange never occurred.
