"Rabbit Trap": Dev Patel Trapped Once Again in Myths and Horror

If you thought Dev Patel had settled down after Slumdog Millionaire and Mank, the new trailer for the horror film “Rabbit Trap” proves otherwise. The actor dives once again into a world of fairy-tale mysticism, where legends come to life and sound becomes a weapon of fear.

If you thought Dev Patel had settled down after Slumdog Millionaire and Mank, the new trailer for the horror film “Rabbit Trap” proves otherwise. The actor dives once again into a world of fairy-tale mysticism, where legends come to life and sound becomes a weapon of fear.

The plot is simple, but the tension is off the charts: a young couple seeks seclusion in a remote forest to compose music. Yet the silence turns into a nightmare when a strange sound attracts a mysterious child to their home. What initially seems sweet and innocent gradually becomes the source of terrifying events, forcing the protagonists to explore local legends and confront ancient evil.

Director Brin Cheyney makes his feature-length debut after a series of short films, and his approach impresses: slow-building suspense, a rich atmosphere, and sound that serves as the true antagonist. Every rustle, every creak in the trailer is more than an effect—it’s part of the psychological pressure on the viewer.

Leading the cast is Dev Patel, joined by Rosie MacEwan, Jade Crutt, Nicholas Sampson, and others. Critics are already hinting that Patel could be in the running for an Oscar again, for a role where fear and subtle emotional performance intertwine like never before.

“Rabbit Trap” isn’t just a horror movie. It’s a film for those who love mysticism, legends, and slow, skin-crawling suspense. The film releases on October 9, and if you appreciate atmospheric horror, it’s not to be missed.