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The Trigger Effect

The Trigger Effect

When Nothing Works, Anything Goes.

19965.81h 34mR

Overview

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.

Directed by David Koepp
Written by David Koepp
Produced by Michael Grillo
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $3.6M

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Top Cast

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan

Matthew

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Annie

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Joe

Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones

Raymond

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Steph

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Gary

T

Tori Kristiansen

Sarah

T

Tyra Kristiansen

Sarah

Rick Worthy

Rick Worthy

Johnny

E

Edhem Barker

Trendy German Guy

Themes & Keywords

blackoutriotpower outagesick child

About The Trigger Effect

The Trigger Effect is a drama, thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of blackout, riot, power outage, sick child. Directed by David Koepp, it stars Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney. 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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