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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- Doc WormFebruary 16, 2026Made for TV vibes, but I see Kyle Mcglachlan- I watch. Him and Elizabeth Shue do well enough to lead this competent thriller. There’s not too much to this one. It doesn’t answer many of the bigger questions the premises ask and the ending fizzles. But there’s enough character drama and 90s swag to make it an enjoyable watch.
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The Trigger Effect was released on August 30, 1996.
The Trigger Effect was directed by David Koepp.
The Trigger Effect has a runtime of 1h 34m.
The Trigger Effect was produced by Michael Grillo.
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.
The key characters in The Trigger Effect are Matthew (Kyle MacLachlan), Annie (Elisabeth Shue), Joe (Dermot Mulroney).
The Trigger Effect is rated R.
The Trigger Effect is a Drama, Thriller film.
The Trigger Effect has an audience rating of 4.5 out of 10.
The Trigger Effect had a budget of $8M.
The Trigger Effect has made $3.6M at the box office.