Powerful, complex, and emotionally gripping, Trapped shares the story of Raye—a woman trapped in an abusive relationship—charting her fight to survive, her journey to escape, and the devastating impact of violence on all who come into contact with it. Trapped premieres at Genesis Cinema, London, on 8th November 2025. Trapped is available to rent or buy from Amazon Prime, Google Play or iTunes from 17th November 2025.
The stellar cast includes Gina Jones (Alleycats, Above the Fire), Shane McCormick (Rise of the Footsolider 4: Marbella, Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins, Mister Mayfair, Castle in The Sky), Craig Fairbrass (Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, Muscle, Villain, Cliffhanger), Geoff Bell (MobLand, Green Street, The Business, Kingsman: The Secret Service), Simon Manyonda (The Witches, Rye Lane, Pennyworth, The Bay), Eddie Webber (The Firm, The Business, To be Someone), Josh Witcher (Let’s talk about George, Rise of the Footsoldier Origins), Calum MacNab (Marching Powder, The Football Factory, The Firm) Lottie Lewis (Get Lucky, Outside Bet, London Heist), Kadeem Ramsay (Top Boy, Blue Story), Miguella Charley, Aimée Hills (The Bystanders, Crackajack), Karen Seacombe (Made in Dagenham, Fingersmith), Byron Gibson (Mister Mayfair, Only God Forgives), Tom Gordon (Black Cab, Spitfire Over Berlin), Tom Padley (Allied) and James Hicks (Miss Monday). Trapped is directed by Roland Manookian (Castle In The Sky, Eastenders).
Shane McCormick’s new production company, Move Mountains Production, partnered with actor, producer and writer Josh Witcher, with the screenplay for Trapped written by Director Roland Manookian, and developed from an original story by Josh Witcher.
Trapped pays homage to Gary Oldman’s Nil by Mouth, starring Ray Winstone & exploring the devastating reality of abuse, suffering and isolation.
Producer Shane McCormick says, “Trapped shines a light on the immensely damaging cycle of violent domestic abuse, and the journey Raye takes to find her identity. We hope the film helps victims of abuse on their road of recovery.”
Trapped is available to rent or buy from Amazon Prime, Google Play or iTunes from 17th November 2025.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
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