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Feature film — 1996

The Trigger Effect (1996)

5.81h 34mDrama — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 127 votes.

Gramercy Pictures / Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment

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Director: David Koepp

On screen

Cast & crew

Kyle MacLachlan as Matthew

Kyle MacLachlan

Matthew

Elisabeth Shue as Annie

Elisabeth Shue

Annie

Dermot Mulroney as Joe

Dermot Mulroney

Joe

Richard T. Jones as Raymond

Richard T. Jones

Raymond

Bill Smitrovich as Steph

Bill Smitrovich

Steph

Michael Rooker as Gary

Michael Rooker

Gary

T

Tori Kristiansen

Sarah

T

Tyra Kristiansen

Sarah

Rick Worthy as Johnny

Rick Worthy

Johnny

E

Edhem Barker

Trendy German Guy

T

Tyrone Tann

Tripping Guy

Mônica Torres as Hand Holding Girl

Mônica Torres

Hand Holding Girl

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