Special Effects
"Mary Jean is just dying to get in the movies… She's about to get her wish."
Originally released in 1984. Special Effects is a drama/horror film. directed by Larry Cohen.
Starring Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian, and Brad Rijn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (44 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Det. Vickers
H. Richard Greene
as Leon Gruskin
Steven Pudenz
as Wiesanthal
Heidi Bassett
as Neville's Asst. Director
John Woehrle
as Studio Executive
Kitty Summerall
as Andrea's Roomate
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hemdale
- New Line Cinema
- Larco Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special Effects about?
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 ...
Who directed Special Effects?
Special Effects was directed by Larry Cohen.
How long is Special Effects?
Special Effects has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Special Effects released?
Special Effects was released on November 16, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Special Effects?
The main cast of Special Effects includes Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian, Brad Rijn, Kevin O'Connor, Bill Oland.