Overall rating: 4.5263157 / 5 from 57 reviews.
Trigger Man is a low-budget survival thriller that has received positive feedback for its enjoyable qualities and engaging storytelling. The film is praised for its minimalist handheld photography and relentless tension, leading to a genuinely terrifying payoff.
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"Exactly why I never gave a shit about Ti West films: long drawn out bullshit where insufferable gits either wander around aimlessly or ramble on about film-nerd surface level conversations that amount to nothing. Then there's a blotch of gore and people get to talk about "elevated mumblecore horror" while whistling through their nose piercings. What a waste of time."
"Had to get this as I love his films. Not as perfect as his later films, but it has the same kind of nerve and drive. Highly recommended"
"A total masterclass in slow-burn tension. Ti West builds so much dread with just a handheld camera and some woods. The restoration looks surprisingly great for a lo-fi indie movie, and the new commentary tracks with West and Larry Fessenden are a blast. Definitely grab this if you love minimalist thrillers."
"Trigger Man is a stripped-down survival thriller that builds tension through long stretches of quiet and uncertainty. Ti West takes a minimalist approach, letting the sound design and pacing do most of the work. It’s a slow burn, but the realism and creeping dread make it a gripping watch for patient viewers."
"Ti West's second feature film gets a Blu-ray release that's also packed with informative special features!"
"This thriller was a very good effort on what was obviously show on a lower budget. It was never-the-less a very engaging flick that kept me very interested from beginning to end. The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
"Another fun transfer from one of Ti West's earlier works. It may be one of his weakest works. And one of his more basic and simple movies. But it is a worth adding to the collection."
"This is an early Ti West film. I had seen all of his movies from The House Of The Devil on. This was a low budget effective thriller. You can see the talent he has for direction in this early release. The tension in this one is great for basically three dudes hunting in the woods. Highly recommend this one."
"A nice survival thriller , kind of deliverance but more modern and more thriller ! Fun to see early ti west. Nice picture and sound and great extras Big recommendation"
"Ti West's debut film that's really good - may try patients to get to the payoff, but it's worth it."
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