
The Trigger Effect
1996 · Movie · R · 94 min · ★ 5.9
A blackout leaves those affected to consider what is necessary, what is legal, and what is questionable, in order to survive in a predatory environment.
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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-08-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 94 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (120 votes)
Themes
- blackout
- riot
- power outage
- sick child
Cast & crew

Kyle MacLachlan
as Matthew

Elisabeth Shue
as Annie

Dermot Mulroney
as Joe

Richard T. Jones
as Raymond

Bill Smitrovich
as Steph

Michael Rooker
as Gary
- TK
Tori Kristiansen
as Sarah
- TK
Tyra Kristiansen
as Sarah

Rick Worthy
as Johnny
- EB
Edhem Barker
as Trendy German Guy
Directed by David Koepp