The Trigger Effect 1996 · USA · 94 minutes · R · paranoid thriller psychological thriller ensemble film Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney Director: David Koepp 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. Tags: suburban dysfunction 5.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 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. Tags: suburban dysfunction Watch The Trigger Effect trailer Starring of The Trigger Effect Kyle MacLachlan as Matthew Elisabeth Shue as Annie Dermot Mulroney as Joe Richard T. Jones as Raymond Bill Smitrovich as Steph Michael Rooker as Gary Tori Kristiansen as Sarah Tyra Kristiansen as Sarah Rick Worthy as Johnny Edhem Barker as Trendy German Guy Tyrone Tann as Tripping Guy Mônica Torres as Hand Holding Girl Storyline of The Trigger Effect How tenuous is man's hold on civilization when survival becomes an issue? When the lights go out and stay out for several days, suburbanites Matthew and Annie learn the hard way that man is by nature a predatory creature. Matthew's long-time friend, Joe, happens by on the second day and a rivalry between the two friends simmers as Annie cares for her sick baby. . Is this what is meant by man's inhumanity to man? Genre: drama, thriller Theme: suburban dysfunction Mood: nail-biters Attribute: sleeper Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: mild violence, not for children MPA rating: R Budget: 8000000 Rating of The Trigger Effect 5.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The Trigger Effect Write your review or comment