Hiding M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap' From Movie Critics Did More Harm Than Good

Warner Bros. Discovery's Josh Hartnett-starring chiller earned $2.2 million on Thursday. Early projections suggesting an Fri-Sun debut closer to $17 million than $27 million.

In this… less conventionally structured “nothing but Trap” newsletter:

• A quick hit on the Thursday box office math for Trap

• Warner Bros. choosing not to screen the film for critics was a self-own.

• An actual review (with minimal, vague spoilers) for M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap

• A reminder that film critics don’t spoil twists or leak movies online.