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The Trigger Effect

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The Trigger Effect
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R,1hr 36min
Genres:
Drama,Action
Release:
1996
Director:
David Koepp
Distributor:
Universal Studios
Starring:
Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney  ...more
Synopsis: The film's opening sequence takes the audience inside a mall, where a series of minor slights among strangers leads to an inexorable tension. Eventually, the focus settles on the main characters of The Trigger Effect, Matthew (Kyle MacLachlan) and his wife Annie (Elisabeth Shue). When a massive power failure hits their calm suburban California town, things begin to break down. Unable to fill a prescription for their sick baby because the phones and computers are out, Matthew tries to reason with ... Full Synopsis
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Josh Ralske, AMG Review
Screenwriter David Koepp (The Panic Room) did a tremendous job in bringing his directorial debut, The Trigger Effect, to the screen. Even in blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Koepp has always found a way to mix ideas and strong characterizations with suspense and action. The Trigger Effect was inspired by a BBC documentary series, Connections, and while it's nearly as unrelenting in its tension, it ... Full Review
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