The Trigger Effect (1996)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $3,608,238 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,887,791 (52.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.91 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 524 opening theaters/524 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $9,232,839 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 30th, 1996 (Wide) by Gramercy |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some violence |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Home Invasion, Killing in Self Defence, New Parents |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1996 | 12 | $1,887,791 | 524 | $3,603 | $1,887,791 | 1 | |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 18 | $681,043 | -64% | 522 | $1,305 | $2,926,126 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 34 | $211,661 | -69% | 258 | $820 | $3,393,174 | 3 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 46 | $65,600 | -69% | 104 | $631 | $3,539,660 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1996 | 12 | $2,245,083 | 524 | $4,285 | $2,245,083 | 1 | |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 17 | $936,430 | -58% | 522 | $1,794 | $3,181,513 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 31 | $292,547 | -69% | 258 | $1,134 | $3,474,060 | 3 |
| Elisabeth Shue | Annie | |
| Jack Noseworthy | Prowler | |
| Dermot Mulroney | Joe | |
| Michael Rooker | Gary | |
| Kyle MacLachlan | Matthew | |
| Bill Smitrovich | Steph | |
| Richard Schiff | Gun Shop Clerk | |
| Carl Ciarfalio | Security Guard |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Koepp | Director | |
| David Koepp | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Grillo | Producer | |
| James Newton Howard | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,887,791 (52.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.91 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 524 opening theaters/524 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $9,232,839 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 30th, 1996 (Wide) by Gramercy |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some violence |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Home Invasion, Killing in Self Defence, New Parents |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1996 | 12 | $1,887,791 | 524 | $3,603 | $1,887,791 | 1 | |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 18 | $681,043 | -64% | 522 | $1,305 | $2,926,126 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 34 | $211,661 | -69% | 258 | $820 | $3,393,174 | 3 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 46 | $65,600 | -69% | 104 | $631 | $3,539,660 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1996 | 12 | $2,245,083 | 524 | $4,285 | $2,245,083 | 1 | |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 17 | $936,430 | -58% | 522 | $1,794 | $3,181,513 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 31 | $292,547 | -69% | 258 | $1,134 | $3,474,060 | 3 |
| Elisabeth Shue | Annie | |
| Jack Noseworthy | Prowler | |
| Dermot Mulroney | Joe | |
| Michael Rooker | Gary | |
| Kyle MacLachlan | Matthew | |
| Bill Smitrovich | Steph | |
| Richard Schiff | Gun Shop Clerk | |
| Carl Ciarfalio | Security Guard |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Koepp | Director | |
| David Koepp | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Grillo | Producer | |
| James Newton Howard | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.