Trigger Warning (2024 Film).
“Trigger Warning” is a 2024 American action thriller film starring Jessica Alba as a skilled Special Forces officer who takes ownership of her father’s bar shortly after his death, only to find herself at odds with a violent gang terrorizing her hometown. Directed by Mouly Surya in her English-language debut, the film is written by John Brancato, Josh Olson, and Halley Gross. Produced by Thunder Road Films and Lady Spitfire, the film also stars Mark Webber, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, Gabriel Basso, and Anthony Michael Hall.
Plot Summary
Jessica Alba stars as Parker, a highly skilled CIA military combatant and investigator. While on a mission in Syria with her friend Spider, she receives a call from Jesse Swann, the sheriff of her hometown and her ex-lover, informing her that her father, Harry Calvo, has died in a mining accident.
Parker returns to her hometown, Creation, New Mexico, for her father’s funeral and to settle affairs with his bar, Maria’s. As she meets with the bar’s manager and her friend, Mike, Parker begins to investigate the mine, suspecting that her father’s death was not accidental. Her suspicions grow when she confronts Jesse’s younger brother, Elvis, at a bar and later rescues a hardware store owner from thieves.
Parker soon discovers that Elvis and his henchmen are involved in illegal activities, including arms dealing on the dark web. With the help of Spider, she uncovers that Elvis supplies weapons to terrorists. Reconnecting with Jesse, Parker meets his father, Ezekiel Swann, a senator running for re-election.
The tension escalates after Harry’s funeral. Parker meets with Jesse and Ezekiel at their compound but soon learns from Spider that Elvis’ men are trespassing in Harry’s mine. Confronting them leads to a violent clash where her bar is burned down, resulting in the death of one of the henchmen and Parker’s arrest.
Production and Release
The spec script for “Trigger Warning” was first acquired by Thunder Road Films in June 2016. Netflix later acquired the film in May 2020. The casting announcements were made in September 2021, with filming taking place in New Mexico. “Trigger Warning” was released by Netflix on June 21, 2024, but received negative reviews from critics.
Despite the critical reception, “Trigger Warning” offers a gripping storyline filled with action and intrigue, showcasing Jessica Alba’s commanding performance as a strong, determined protagonist.
Trigger Warning (Official Trailer)
Cast
Jessica Alba as Parker, an active-duty Special Forces commando
Mark Webber as Jesse, the sheriff and Ezekiel’s eldest son, and Parker’s ex-boyfriend
Tone Bell as Spider, a covert ops specialist and hacker
Jake Weary as Elvis, Ezekiel’s youngest son, Jesse’s brother, and an arms dealer
Gabriel Basso as Mike, a cannabis producer and Parker’s friend
Anthony Michael Hall as Ezekiel, a senator
Kaiwi Lyman as Ghost
Hari Dhillon as Mohamed
In addition, Alejandro De Hoyos appears, in flashbacks, as Harry.
