The Trigger Effect
When Nothing Works, Anything Goes.
1996 | 94m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | David Koepp |
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| Writer: | David Koepp |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 30, 1996 |
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| Director: | David Koepp |
| Writer: | David Koepp |
| Genres: | Drama, Thriller |
| Keywords | riot, blackout, sick child, power outage |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures, Amblin Entertainment |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $3,600,000
Budget: $8,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Kyle MacLachlan | Matthew |
| Elisabeth Shue | Annie |
| Dermot Mulroney | Joe |
| Richard T. Jones | Raymond |
| Bill Smitrovich | Steph |
| Michael Rooker | Gary |
| Tori Kristiansen | Sarah |
| Tyra Kristiansen | Sarah |
| Rick Worthy | Johnny |
| Edhem Barker | Trendy German Guy |
| Tyrone Tann | Tripping Guy |
| Mônica Torres | Hand Holding Girl |
| Sherry Lynn | Additional Dialogue Replacement (voice) |
| David O'Donnell | Hand Holding Guy |
| Greg Grunberg | Double Date Guy |
| Kerri Vickers | Double Date Girl |
| Molly Morgan | Babysitter |
| Philip Bruns | Mr. Schaefer |
| Kirk Fox | Drugstore Announcer |
| William Lucking | Pharmacist |
| Richard Schiff | Gun Shop Clerk |
| Shishir Kurup | Raji |
| Jack Noseworthy | Prowler |
| Conor O'Farrell | Police Officer #1 |
| Evan Jones | Movie theater audience member (uncreditied) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Larry Dias | Set Decoration |
| Janine Rath-Thompson | Hairstylist |
| Dana Allyson | Costume Design |
| Kathrine Gordon | Hairstylist |
| Merritt Yohnka | Stunt Coordinator |
| Howard Cummings | Production Design |
| Carissa Blix | Casting |
| Diane H. Newman | Script Supervisor |
| Deana Newcomb | Still Photographer |
| Everett Blix | Casting |
| Marisa Aboitiz | Set Costumer |
| Jerome Fauci | Steadicam Operator |
| Tracey Levy | Makeup Artist |
| Jeanie King | Visual Effects Coordinator |
| Desne J. Holland | Makeup Department Head |
| Jeff Knipp | Art Direction |
| David Koepp | Screenplay, Director |
| Newton Thomas Sigel | Director of Photography |
| Jill Savitt | Editor |
| Nancy Nayor | Casting |
| James Newton Howard | Original Music Composer |
| Bobby Burns | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Grillo | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 839 | 884 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 4 | 933 | 933 |