The Trigger Effect
“When nothing works, anything goes.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Trigger Effect (1996) Trailer | Kyle MacLachlan | Elisabeth Shue
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-16
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$4.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Koepp
- Screenplay & Story
- David Koepp
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Trigger Effect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Koepp
David Koepp
James Newton Howard
Newton Thomas Sigel
Jill Savitt
Michael Grillo
Department Leadership Roster
David Koepp
Director
David Koepp
Screenplay
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Dana Allyson
Costume Design
Jill Savitt
Editor
Michael Grillo
Producer
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Merritt Yohnka
Stunt Coordinator
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trigger Effect
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trigger Effect about?
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.
Who directed The Trigger Effect?
The Trigger Effect was directed by David Koepp.
Who stars in The Trigger Effect?
The principal cast of The Trigger Effect includes Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney, Richard T. Jones, Bill Smitrovich.
When was The Trigger Effect released and how long is it?
The Trigger Effect was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Trigger Effect?
The Trigger Effect had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Trigger Effect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trigger Effect was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trigger Effect?
The Trigger Effect holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).