Movie

Special Effects

“Mary Jean is just dying to get in the movies… She's about to get her wish.”

★ 4.8(46)19841h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Larry Cohen
Release date: 1984-11-16
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hemdale

Special Effects — trailer

About Special Effects

Special Effects is a 1984 movie in the Drama, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Larry Cohen, starring Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian and Brad Rijn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 46 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Special Effects in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Reality and illusion collide as megalomaniacal filmmaker Chris Neville murders a young would-be actress, then sets about making a feature about the deed, casting the deceased's clueless husband as the patsy, and finding a dead ringer to play the late actress.

Cast

Zoë Lund

Andrea Wilcox / Elaine Bernstein

Eric Bogosian

Chris Neville

Brad Rijn

Keefe Waterman

Kevin O'Connor

Det. Lt. Philip Delroy

Bill Oland

Det. Vickers

H. Richard Greene

Leon Gruskin

Steven Pudenz

Wiesanthal

Heidi Bassett

Neville's Asst. Director

John Woehrle

Studio Executive

Kitty Summerall

Andrea's Roomate

Kris Evans

Cosmetician

Mike Alpert

Taxi Driver

Themes & keywords

movie businesssnuffmodelacting

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Special Effects in Mexico?+

Special Effects is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Special Effects on Netflix?+

Special Effects is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Special Effects?+

Special Effects has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Special Effects?+

Special Effects stars Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian, Brad Rijn, Kevin O'Connor and Bill Oland.

When did Special Effects come out?+

Special Effects is a 1984 movie directed by Larry Cohen.

What genre is Special Effects?+

Special Effects is Drama, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Special Effects?+

Special Effects was directed by Larry Cohen.