Not so long ago, “straight-to-video” described a very specific kind of movie: one made so cheaply, it wasn’t worth the effort to send it into theaters.
Netflix changed all that, and “straight-to-streaming” is now just as likely to reflect a popular rom-com or prestige drama. But sometimes, a ‘90s-style B-movie—the kind you might have found in a Wal-Mart discount bin—slides in. “Trigger Warning,” which is on Netflix starting today, would fit perfectly in that bin.
Some B-movies, of course, are highly entertaining. This one, though, seems like it was as much of a slog to make as it is to watch.
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