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Side Effect

"What if Evil came in a pill?"

March 6, 2008 0h 13m 6.3/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Side Effect is a feature film. directed by Liz Adams. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Suzy Cote, Mat Lageman, and Jonathan Nail

Synopsis

Lauren is an overachieving teenage babysitter for the Allens, who leave her in charge of their adorable young children, while they head out for some much-needed alone time. Unbeknownst to them, Lauren, overworked and overstressed, is getting a little extra help from a new prescription medication. The meds come on strong, twisting Lauren's appearance and causing an icy change in her demeanor, but the powerful medication also helps her get all of her duties done in a quick and efficient manner. Everything seems normal until Mr. and Mrs. Allen return home to discover the horrifying result of Lauren's brutal efficiency. Side Effect is a blood-curdling tale of science gone wrong in a pill-popping culture where the cure is more deadly than the disease.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 6, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 0h 13m 13 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (6 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Side Effect about?

Lauren is an overachieving teenage babysitter for the Allens, who leave her in charge of their adorable young children, while they head out for some much-needed alone time. Unbeknownst to them, Lau...

Who directed Side Effect?

Side Effect was directed by Liz Adams.

How long is Side Effect?

Side Effect has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).

When was Side Effect released?

Side Effect was released on March 6, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Side Effect?

The main cast of Side Effect includes Suzy Cote, Mat Lageman, Jonathan Nail, Virginia Newcomb, Daniel Zykov.