# The Trigger Effect (1996)

> A prolonged suburban blackout turns a young family's search for safety into a bleak test of friendship, trust, and civilized behavior.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/40424

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: David Koepp
- Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney, Richard T. Jones, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rooker, Tori Kristiansen, Tyra Kristiansen
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117965/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: bleak, paranoid, tense, late night suspense, bleak thriller marathon

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