Special Effects

Special Effects

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

4.6 /10 44 votes
November 16, 1984 1h 46m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Larry Cohen
Writers Larry Cohen
Studio Hemdale
Rating 4.6/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Zoë Lund

Zoë Lund

Andrea Wilcox / Elaine Bernstein

Eric Bogosian

Eric Bogosian

Chris Neville

Brad Rijn

Brad Rijn

Keefe Waterman

Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O'Connor

Det. Lt. Philip Delroy

Bill Oland

Det. Vickers

H. Richard Greene

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Special Effects was released on November 16, 1984.

The runtime of Special Effects is 1h 46m.

Special Effects is a Drama, Horror, Thriller movie.

Special Effects has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Special Effects is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Special Effects was directed by Larry Cohen.

The main cast of Special Effects includes Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian, Brad Rijn.

Special Effects is originally in English.