RECOMMENDED Twenty-six-year-old writer-director-editor-cinematographer Ti West’s second feature is a grubby 1970s-style horror-thriller of modest yet substantial craft. The taut, minimalist survivalist tale, “Triggerman,” which debuted at South by Southwest this year, honors the work of his mentor-producer Larry Fessenden (“Habit,” “Wendigo”) even as he prepares to shoot “Cabin Fever 2.” He’s also friends with Kelly Reichardt, whose “Old Joy” was a highlight of 2006, and which may (or may not) be wickedly echoed here. With Reggie Cunningham, Sean Reid, Ray Sullivan. 80m. Beta SP. (Ray Pride)
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