Effects(1979)
Making movies can be MURDER!
Effects Synopsis
Some crew members of a company shooting a horror film begin to suspect that the "killings" in the movie are real, and that they are actually making a "snuff" film.
Effects (1979) is a thriller and horror film directed by Dusty Nelson, released on April 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Joseph Pilato, Susan Chapek, John Harrison and Bernard McKenna. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Dusty Nelson
- Writers:
- William H. Mooney, Dusty Nelson
- Producers:
- Pasquale Buba, John Harrison
- Cinematographer:
- Carl Augenstein
- Composer:
- John Harrison
- Production:
- Image Works, International Harmony
- Budget:
- $55,000
- Status:
- Released
Effects Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Pilato
as Dominic
- Susan Chapek
Susan Chapek
as Celeste
- John Harrison
John Harrison
as Lacey Bickel
Bernard McKenna
as Barney
Debra Gordon
as Rita / Mona
Tom Savini
as Nicky
Charles Hoyes
as Lobo
- Blay Bahnsen
Blay Bahnsen
as Scratch
- Jackie Lahane
Jackie Lahane
as Murdered Girl
- Joe Wittkofski
Joe Wittkofski
as TV Director
- John Sutton
John Sutton
as TV Sound Man
- Dave Balko
Dave Balko
as TV Video Man
Key crew
Directed by Dusty Nelson, written by William H. Mooney and Dusty Nelson, produced by Pasquale Buba and John Harrison.
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Effects Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 34 ratings.
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Effects – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Effects online?
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Effects (1979) is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix and Chilling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Effects?
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The main cast of Effects (1979) includes Joseph Pilato, Susan Chapek, John Harrison, Bernard McKenna and Debra Gordon. The film was directed by Dusty Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Effects released?
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Effects was released on April 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Effects worth watching?
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Effects (1979) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.