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Special Effects (1984)

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

4.6/10 1h 46m Nov 16, 1984
Drama Horror Thriller

After murdering a young would-be actress, megalomaniacal movie director Chris Neville sets about making a feature based on the murder, casting the dead woman's clueless husband as the patsy, and finding a dead ringer to play the part of the dead actress.

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Movie Details

Original Title Special Effects
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3

Cast

Zoë Lund
Zoë Lund
Andrea Wilcox / Elaine Bernstein
Popularity: 0.5
Eric Bogosian
Eric Bogosian
Chris Neville
Popularity: 2.6
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Brad Rijn
Keefe Waterman
Popularity: 0.1
Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor
Det. Lt. Philip Delroy
Popularity: 0.3
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Bill Oland
Det. Vickers
Popularity: 0.0
H. Richard Greene
H. Richard Greene
Leon Gruskin
Popularity: 11.3
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Steven Pudenz
Wiesanthal
Popularity: 0.2
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Heidi Bassett
Neville's Asst. Director
Popularity: 0.0
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John Woehrle
Studio Executive
Popularity: 0.1
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Kitty Summerall
Andrea's Roomate
Popularity: 0.2
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Kris Evans
Cosmetician
Popularity: 0.1
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Mike Alpert
Taxi Driver
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Larry Cohen
Writer Larry Cohen
Producer Paul Kurta
Editor Armond Lebowitz
Executive Producer Carter DeHaven

Production

Hemdale
GB
New Line Cinema
US
Larco Productions

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Special Effects (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Keywords

movie business snuff model acting

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Details
Release Date November 16, 1984
Runtime 1h 46m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3
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