The Trap
One night in a hotel room spent with unknown woman throws young man into hard nightmare, from which he wakes up only to fall asleep again and fall back to it. He dreams about escaped soldier who breaks in the mountain cottage on New Year's Eve where he meets two couples in orgy. Soldier's fear and despair grow, just like madness of drunken couples. The soldier suddenly sees his picture on the TV's monitor, and terrified realizes that he's the prosecuted one. A severe impact on the door frightens him, and he starts shooting. Only one of them he leaves alive. And then he kills himself. He wakes up distraught in a hotel room, in horror he looks at the woman next to him - a woman from his dream, gets dressed and leaves.
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Plot Summary
A former CIA agent, living in supposed retirement on a remote island, finds his past catching up to him when his peaceful existence is shattered. He becomes the target of a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by a shadowy organization. Forced to use his formidable skills once more, he must fight for survival and uncover the truth behind the attempts on his life.
Critical Reception
The Trap received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its tense atmosphere and Baker's performance, while others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable action-thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful moments and Joe Don Baker's rugged portrayal of the protagonist.
- Criticized for a story that felt derivative of other espionage thrillers of the era.
- Competent, if uninspired, execution of the action and thriller elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a lukewarm reception, with some appreciating the action sequences and a sense of nostalgic B-movie entertainment.
Fun Fact
Joe Don Baker, known for his imposing physique, performed many of his own stunts in the film, adding to the gritty realism of the action sequences.
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