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The Trigger Effect

R1h 34m1996David Koepp
IMDb: 5.7/10Rotten: 72%Metacritic: 66/100
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"When Nothing Works, Anything Goes."

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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BlackoutRiotPower OutageSick Child

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What is The Trigger Effect (1996) about?

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.

Who stars in The Trigger Effect?

The Trigger Effect stars Kyle MacLachlan (Matthew), Elisabeth Shue (Annie), Dermot Mulroney (Joe), Richard T. Jones (Raymond), Bill Smitrovich (Steph). The film was directed by David Koepp.

How long is The Trigger Effect?

The Trigger Effect has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is The Trigger Effect worth watching?

The Trigger Effect holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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