The Trigger Effect

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.

Cast

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

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