Trivial (2024)
A deadly game show. Five unwilling contestants. And a hostess with a very personal score to settle.
Trivial - Movie Information
- Original Title: Trivial
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: James L. Edwards
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror
- Runtime: 1h 43m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 13, 2024
- Production Companies: Buffalora Entertainment Group
Trivial - Plot
Five strangers are forced to play an online game show by an unhinged hostess. Get the answers right, they move to the next level. Get the answers wrong, it's lights out. But the reason they're selected is as shocking as the game itself.
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Trivial - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- James L. Edwards
Main Cast
- Sasha Graham
- Drew Fortier
- James L. Edwards
- Tim Novotny
- Rick Jermain
- Adam Scott Clevenger
- Douglas Esper
- Robert A. Coldicott
- Andrea Carlson Knight
- Chris Rhydings
Writers
- James L. Edwards
Producers
- Gordon Cameron
- James L. Edwards
Trivial - FAQs
What is Trivial (2024) about?
Trivial follows five strangers who are forced to compete in a deadly online game show run by a deranged hostess. Answer correctly and you advance to the next level — answer wrong and it's game over for good. The real twist? Why these five people were chosen is just as disturbing as the game itself.
Who are the main actors in Trivial?
The cast includes Sasha Graham as Laurel Edmonds, Drew Fortier as Brian Sands, James L. Edwards as Dean Mathers, Tim Novotny as Kevin Winters, Rick Jermain as Randy Durden, and Adam Scott Clevenger as Chris Haim, among others. Wendy Zier plays the chilling Game Show Hostess.
Where can you stream Trivial (2024)?
You can stream Trivial on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or watch it for free with ads on Tubi TV, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Hoopla offers it free as well.
Why were the five strangers chosen in Trivial?
That's the central mystery driving Trivial's tension. The five contestants appear to be random strangers at first, but the film gradually reveals a shocking connection between them and the hostess — one rooted in revenge. The reason they were selected is designed to be just as unsettling as the game itself.
Who directed and wrote Trivial (2024)?
Trivial was both written and directed by James L. Edwards, who also appears in the film as cast member Dean Mathers. The film was produced by Edwards alongside Gordon Cameron under the Buffalora Entertainment Group banner.
Is Trivial a revenge horror film?
Yes, revenge is a core theme running through Trivial. While the film wraps itself in the trappings of a deadly game show — think high-stakes trivia with lethal consequences — the deeper story is about retribution. The tagline says it all: “Revenge, Torture, Murder... and you just might learn something.”
When was Trivial released?
Trivial was released on September 13, 2024. The film was produced by Buffalora Entertainment Group and runs approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What movies are similar to Trivial (2024)?
If Trivial hits the spot, you might also enjoy Saw II (2005), The Precipice Game (2017), Death's Roulette (2023), and Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders (2022). These films share that same deadly-game, high-stakes horror energy that makes Trivial such a tense watch.
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