The Trap Door (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Trap Door is a drama film directed by Beth B, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A Nietzschian parable on the fate of innocence, THE TRAP DOOR follows the mishaps of Jeremy (John Ahearn) as he is fired by his boss (Jenny Holzer), gets laughed out of court by Judge Gary Indiana, loses his girlfriend to sleazy Richard Prince, is hustled by prospective employer (Bill Rice) and mauled by predatory bird-women. Finally, he seeks the help of a shrink (the legendary Jack Smith) who turns out to be the most demented of all.
Who’s in it. The Trap Door stars John Ahearn as Jeremy, Coleen Fitzgibbon as Movie Actress, Mary Fogarty as Ms. Hanimex and Robin Harvey as Secretary, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trap Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trap Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trap Door (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Trap Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Trap Door?
- The Trap Door stars John Ahearn, Coleen Fitzgibbon, Mary Fogarty, Robin Harvey and Jenny Holzer.
- When was The Trap Door released?
- The Trap Door was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.