Trap House (film)
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| Directed by | Michael Dowse |
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| Story by | Gary Scott Thompson |
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| Cinematography | Matt Flannery |
| Edited by | Tim Porter |
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Running time | 102 minutes[2] |
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| Language | English |
Trap House is a 2025 action thriller film directed by Michael Dowse and written by Gary Scott Thompson and Tom O'Connor. It stars Dave Bautista, Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, Tony Dalton, Whitney Peak, Inde Navarrette, Zaire Adams, Kate del Castillo, and Bobby Cannavale.
The film was released in the United States on November 14, 2025, by Aura Entertainment.
Premise
In El Paso, Texas, an undercover DEA agent (Bautista) and his partner embark on a game of cat and mouse with their own teenage children, who are using their parents' tactics and intel to rob a dangerous cartel.[3]
Cast
- Dave Bautista as DEA Agent Ray Seale
- Jack Champion as Cody Seale
- Sophia Lillis as Deni Matthews-Morales
- Kate del Castillo as Natalia Cabrera
- Tony Dalton as Benito Cabrera
- Whitney Peak as Yvonne Reynolds
- Bobby Cannavale as Andre Washburn
- Inde Navarrette as Teresa Flores
- Zaire Adams as Kyle Albright-Alvarez
- Blu del Barrio as Jesse Padilla
Production
In April 2024, it was revealed that an action thriller film directed by Michael Dowse and written by Gary Scott Thompson and Tom O'Connor was in development, with Dave Bautista set to star and Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, Kate del Castillo, Whitney Peak, Tony Dalton, and Bobby Cannavale rounding out the main cast. Inde Navarrette, Zaire Adams and Blu del Barrio also joined the cast. The film was financed and executive produced by Capstone Studios, Signature Entertainment, Creativity Media, and Ashland Hill Media Finance.[4][5]
Filming
Principal photography began on April 1, 2024,[4] and took place in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.[6]
Release
In May 2025, Aura Entertainment acquired Trap House as its maiden release, scheduling it for a wide theatrical release in the United States on November 14, 2025.[7]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 59% approval rating based on 17 critics.[8]
References
- ^ "Trap House Company credits". IMDb. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ "Trap House Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ "Traphouse Movie". Signature Entertainment. April 1, 2024. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Ntim, Zac (April 1, 2024). "Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, Kate del Castillo, Tony Dalton, Whitney Peak, Blu del Barrio & Bobby Cannavale Join Dave Bautista In Action Pic 'Trap House'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (April 1, 2024). "Jack Champion, Bobby Cannavale, Sophia Lillis Join Dave Bautista in 'Trap House' Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Narvaiz, Matthew (May 27, 2024). "'Trap House' starring Dave Bautista filming in Albuquerque". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 15, 2025). "U.S. Buyer Aura Entertainment Makes Dave Bautista Action Movie 'Trap House' First Release, Plans Theatrical Launch In November — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Trap House (2025)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
External links
- Trap House at IMDb