Side Effect(2020)
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Side Effect Synopsis
A traumatic experience leads to a break-up between a young married couple. In a desperate attempt to save their marriage, Andrey, the husband, seeks help from a psychic named Mara. His only wish is to make his wife Olga forget the past. Mara's magic works, but the second honeymoon soon turns into a living nightmare... Andrey gradually recognizes that he is dealing with a powerful evil that possesses his wife, and the price of the psychic's service is Olga’s life.
Side Effect (2020) is a horror and thriller film directed by Alexey Kazakov, released on November 5, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Semyon Serzin, Marina Vasilyeva, Aleksandra Revenko and Anatoli Zhuravlyov. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexey Kazakov
- Writers:
- Alexey Kazakov, Evgeniy Abyzov
- Producers:
- Alexey Kazakov, Sophia Mitrofanova, Sergey Kornikhin
- Cinematographer:
- Evgeny Kozlov
- Composer:
- Nadezhda Gritskevich
- Production:
- Droog Drooga, Okko
- Revenue:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Side Effect (2020) Trailer
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Side Effect Cast & Crew
Main cast
Semyon Serzin
as Andrey
Marina Vasilyeva
as Olya
Aleksandra Revenko
as Witch/Mara
Anatoli Zhuravlyov
as Old Man
Mariya Abramova
as Little Mara
Mariya Karpova
as Nina
Stepan Devonin
as Kirill
Sergey Cherdantsev
as Burglar
- Dmitry Belysh
Dmitry Belysh
as Burglar 2
- Alexander Firsanov
Alexander Firsanov
as Burglar 3
Natalya Dedeyko
as Mara's Mother
Ivan Dergachev
as Mara's Father
Key crew
Directed by Alexey Kazakov, written by Alexey Kazakov and Evgeniy Abyzov, produced by Alexey Kazakov, Sophia Mitrofanova and Sergey Kornikhin.
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Side Effect Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 83 ratings.
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Side Effect – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Side Effect online?
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Side Effect (2020) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Side Effect?
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The main cast of Side Effect (2020) includes Semyon Serzin, Marina Vasilyeva, Aleksandra Revenko, Anatoli Zhuravlyov and Mariya Abramova. The film was directed by Alexey Kazakov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Side Effect released?
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Side Effect was released on November 5, 2020 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Side Effect worth watching?
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Side Effect (2020) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Side Effect?
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Yes. The official Side Effect trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.