
Triggered 2020
"Your countdown has begun"
Alastair Orr's high-stakes horror thriller *Triggered (2020)* plunges nine friends into a nightmarish scenario when a wild camping trip turns deadly.
Director: Alastair Orr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triggered (2020) about?
*Triggered* follows nine friends whose camping trip spirals into chaos when they wake up to find bombs attached to their chests, each counting down to detonation. As they scramble for a solution, they uncover a horrifying rule: killing another resets their own timer. Trapped between paranoia and violence, the group must decide who deserves to live—or if anyone will make it out at all.
Who directed Triggered?
Alastair Orr directed *Triggered (2020)*, bringing a sharp visual style to this intense survival horror.
Who stars in Triggered?
The film features Liesl Ahlers, Reine Swart, Sean Cameron Michael, Suraya-Rose Santos, and Steven John Ward as the core group navigating the deadly countdown.
Is Triggered (2020) worth watching?
With its claustrophobic tension and clever twist on the bomb thriller trope, *Triggered* is a solid pick for fans of horror-action hybrids. While it may not reinvent the genre, its tight pacing and moral dilemmas make it a gripping watch—just don't expect a happy ending.
How long is Triggered?
*Triggered (2020)* runs for 90 minutes.
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About Triggered (2020) — A High-Stakes Horror Where Survival Means Betrayal
Alastair Orr's high-stakes horror thriller *Triggered (2020)* plunges nine friends into a nightmarish scenario when a wild camping trip turns deadly. After a night of reckless partying, they wake to discover suicide bombs strapped to their chests, each counting down to detonation. As panic sets in, the group realizes the bombs can transfer time—by killing one another, they can buy precious moments for themselves. Tensions rise as trust erodes and secrets surface, forcing them to confront both the bombs and their own buried sins.
Set against the claustrophobic isolation of the woods, *Triggered* blends relentless suspense with visceral action, crafting a tense psychological battle where survival hinges on desperate choices. Directed by Orr and starring a gripping ensemble led by Liesl Ahlers, Reine Swart, and Sean Cameron Michael, this South African thriller delivers a gripping commentary on guilt, sacrifice, and the lengths people will go to stay alive.