The Trigger Effect

Directed by David Koepp
R
1996    1h 34mDrama, Thriller
5.772%45%5.9
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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.
  • Kyle MacLachlanMatthew
  • Elisabeth ShueAnnie
  • Dermot MulroneyJoe
  • Richard T. JonesRaymond
  • Bill SmitrovichSteph
  • Michael RookerGary
  • Tori KristiansenSarah
  • Tyra KristiansenSarah
  • Rick WorthyJohnny
  • Edhem BarkerTrendy German Guy
  • Tyrone TannTripping Guy
  • Mônica TorresHand Holding Girl
  • Sherry LynnAdditional Dialogue Replacement (voice)
  • David O'DonnellHand Holding Guy
  • Greg GrunbergDouble Date Guy
  • Kerri VickersDouble Date Girl
  • Molly MorganBabysitter
  • Philip BrunsMr. Schaefer
  • Kirk FoxDrugstore Announcer
  • William LuckingPharmacist

The Trigger Effect Ratings & Reviews

  • Doc WormFebruary 16, 2026
    Made 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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