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The Cinematic Schematic is back to cut up two of August 2024’s most anticipated suspense thrillers, Cuckoo and M. Night Shyalaman’s Trap.
Meet This Week’s Guest Victims
To dig into the psyche of Josh Hartnett’s serial killer in Trap, first-time guest Rod Lott, founder and editor of flickatttack.com and the author of Flick Attack Movie Arsenal, joins the show! Though Lott sits out the Cuckoo review, fellow horror enthusiast and part-time Cinematropolis contributor Christopher Shultz returns to the mic with hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman to review both Cuckoo and Trap.
Left to Right: Christopher Shultz, Laron Chapman, Rod Lott, and Caleb Masters
Ice-Breaker Question: What is your favorite twist ending in a movie?
Time Stamp: 3:15
We discuss our favorite twist endings at the movies to start the conversation.
- Favorite of all-time
- The last 20 years
Cuckoo Spoiler-Free Review
Time Stamp: 14:08
Our spoiler-free review of Cuckoo covers several topics including:
- Our overall thoughts on the film
- How it compares to other recent Neon releases
- Letter grade verdicts
- Alternate media recommendations for Cuckoo
Does the film live up to director Tilman Singer‘s promising debut with Luz?
Trap Spoiler-Free Review
Time Stamp: 32:29
Rod Lott returns to the microphone for our review discussion. In the conversation
- Our overall thoughts on Trap
- How it compares to Shyamalan’s other films
- Josh Hartnett’s exceptional performance
- Letter grade verdicts
- Alternate media recommendations for Trap
Has Shyamalan pulled another winner or stinker out of his sleeve?
Trap Spoiler Discussion
Time Stamp: 1:04:45
As is typical of Shyamalan’s films, there are several “surprises” the director worked to keep under wraps. In our spoiler-filled discussion, we dig into topics including:
- How well does the film pay off the concert setting?
- Is M. Night Shyalaman the king of low/medium-budget thrillers?
- Does the film deliver the goods?
Are either of these films worth your time? Listen to get our recommendations.
Special Guests
Rod Lott
Rod Lott, Founder / Editor of flickatttack.com and the author of Flick Attack Movie Arsenal
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Christopher Shultz
Contributor, The Cinematropolis and Flick Attack
Follow Christopher on Instagram @_aghastus_
About the Double Feature
Movie #1 – Cuckoo
According to IMDB, Cuckoo is described as:
A 17-year-old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem.
Movie #2 – Trap
According to IMDB, Trap is described as:
A father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they’ve entered the center of a dark and sinister event.
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