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Special Effects (1984)

R 101 min  -  Drama | Horror | Thriller  -   16 November 1984 (USA)
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A director makes a movie based on a murder he committed.

Director:

Larry Cohen

Writer:

Larry Cohen

Stars:

Zoë Lund, Eric Bogosian and Brad Rijn
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Zoë Lund ...
Andrea / Elaine (as Zoe Tamerlis)
Eric Bogosian ...
Neville
Brad Rijn Brad Rijn ...
Keefe
Kevin O'Connor Kevin O'Connor ...
Det. Lt. Delroy
Bill Oland Bill Oland ...
Det. Vickers
H. Richard Greene ...
Gruskin (as Richard Greene)
Steven Pudenz Steven Pudenz ...
Wiesanthal
Heidi Bassett Heidi Bassett ...
Neville's Asst. Director
John Woehrle John Woehrle ...
Studio Executive (as John Woerhle)
Kitty Summerall Kitty Summerall ...
Andrea's Roommate
Kris Evans Kris Evans ...
Cosmetician
Mike Alpert Mike Alpert ...
Taxi Driver
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Storyline

Reality and illusion collide in this thriller about a megalomaniacal movie director who murders a young would-be actress, then sets about making a feature about the deed, casting the dead woman's clueless husband as the patsy, and finding a dead ringer to play the part of the dead actress. Written by Eugene Kim <genekim@concentric.net>  

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Director | Murder | Actress | Male Rear Nudity | Death Stare  | See more »

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A Shocking, Sensual Thriller! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Efectos especiales See more »

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hemdale Film, Larry Cohen Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Neville: Like I always say, I don't know what I like until I see it. And then I *know* I don't like.
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Connections

References Tootsie (1982) See more »

Soundtracks

"Let's Dance"
Performed by David Snider and The Defiel Band
Music and Lyrics by Michael Minard
©1984 Minard Music Company-ASCAP See more »