Comedy,Crime,Drama,Mystery,Romance,Thriller
United States of America
Deathtrap is a 1982 thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet and based on a play by Ira Levin. The movie stars Michael Caine as Sidney, a once-successful playwright who is struggling to come up with a new hit play. He receives a manuscript from a young student named Clifford (played by Christopher Reeve), which he realizes is a brilliantly written thriller that could be his ticket back to fame.
However, Sidney is also aware that young Clifford is a rising star in the theater world, and he fears that the play will make him a huge success. In a twisted plan to take credit for the play, Sidney invites Clifford to his remote cabin, where he plots to kill him and take over as the sole author of the play.
As the two men work on the play, the tension between them grows, and the plot thickens as they try to outwit each other. But things take a surprising turn when Clifford reveals a sinister side, and the two engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse that keeps the audience guessing until the end.
With superb performances by its two lead actors, Deathtrap is a cleverly crafted thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The film twists and turns, offering many unexpected twists and turns, making it an entertaining and thrilling ride from start to finish.
