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- M. Night Shyamalan's thriller "Trap" is inspired by a real-life sting operation, Operation Flagship.
- "Trap" stars Josh Hartnett and centers on a sting to catch a serial killer at a concert.
- In 1985, fugitives were arrested after being fooled into thinking they won football tickets.
Director M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller, "Trap," is filled with twists and turns, but its premise is grounded in a real-life sting operation that took place in the '80s.