Trigger Effect (1996)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1996
Land: United States of America
Alternativtitel: The Trigger Effect, Efect de recul, El efecto dominó, Efeito Dominó, Efeitos na Escuridão, Effetto Blackout, Der große Stromausfall - Eine Stadt im Ausnahmezustand, Nuits mortelles, Réactions en chaîne
Regisseur: David Koepp
Autor: David Koepp, James Burke
Produktion & Genre
Produzent(en):
Firmen: Amblin Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures, Universal Pictures
Genre: Action Film, Drama, Thriller
Auszeichnungen & Ähnliches
Auszeichnungen: N/V
Ähnlich:
Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: blackout, power outage, riot, sick child
Handlung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
During a widespread blackout, Matthew and Annie struggle to cope with their sick baby and the increasing lawlessness around them. When Matthew's friend Joe arrives, tensions rise as the men debate how to protect themselves and their families. They purchase a shotgun but Annie disposes of it in the pool. After hearing an intruder one night, they chase him out into the street where he is shot by a neighbor. Fearing for their safety, they decide to drive to Annie's parents' house 500 miles away. Along the way, they encounter more danger when they find a driver dead in an abandoned car while attempting to siphon gas.
Zusammenfassung
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
Trigger Effect (1996), directed by David Koepp, is a thriller that explores how fragile societal norms can be when faced with sudden adversity such as a prolonged power outage. The film follows Matthew and Annie, suburbanites whose lives are disrupted by the blackout, causing them to question what actions are necessary for survival in an increasingly predatory environment.
