Special Effects(1984)
Mary Jean is just dying to get in the movies… She's about to get her wish.
Special Effects 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.
Special Effects (1984) is a thriller and crime film directed by Larry Cohen, released on November 16, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian, Brad Rijn and Kevin O'Connor. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Cohen
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- Paul Kurta
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Glickman
- Composer:
- Michael D. Minard
- Production:
- Hemdale, New Line Cinema, Larco Productions
- Status:
- Released
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Special Effects Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zoë Lund
as Andrea Wilcox / Elaine Bernstein
Eric Bogosian
as Chris Neville
Brad Rijn
as Keefe Waterman
Kevin O'Connor
as Det. Lt. Philip Delroy
- Bill Oland
Bill Oland
as Det. Vickers
H. Richard Greene
as Leon Gruskin
- Steven Pudenz
Steven Pudenz
as Wiesanthal
- Heidi Bassett
Heidi Bassett
as Neville's Asst. Director
- John Woehrle
John Woehrle
as Studio Executive
- Kitty Summerall
Kitty Summerall
as Andrea's Roomate
- Kris Evans
Kris Evans
as Cosmetician
- Mike Alpert
Mike Alpert
as Taxi Driver
Key crew
Directed by Larry Cohen, written by Larry Cohen, produced by Paul Kurta.
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Special Effects Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 51 ratings.
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Special Effects – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Special Effects online?
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Special Effects (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Special Effects?
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The main cast of Special Effects (1984) includes Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian, Brad Rijn, Kevin O'Connor and Bill Oland. The film was directed by Larry Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Special Effects released?
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Special Effects was released on November 16, 1984 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Special Effects worth watching?
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Special Effects (1984) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Special Effects?
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