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Special Effects

4.819841h 46mRMovieDramaHorrorThriller

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.

DirectorLarry Cohen
WriterLarry Cohen
ProducersPaul Kurta·Carter DeHaven

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Cast · Directed by Larry Cohen

ZLZoë Lund
Zoë Lund
Andrea Wilcox / Elaine Bernstein
EBEric Bogosian
Eric Bogosian
Chris Neville
BRBrad Rijn
Brad Rijn
Keefe Waterman
KOKevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor
Det. Lt. Philip Delroy
BO
Bill Oland
Det. Vickers
HGH. Richard Greene
H. Richard Greene
Leon Gruskin
SP
Steven Pudenz
Wiesanthal
HB
Heidi Bassett
Neville's Asst. Director
JW
John Woehrle
Studio Executive
KS
Kitty Summerall
Andrea's Roomate
KE
Kris Evans
Cosmetician
MA
Mike Alpert
Taxi Driver

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Special Effects — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Special Effects?

Special Effects is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Special Effects on Netflix?

No, Special Effects is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Special Effects on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Special Effects is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Special Effects for free?

Special Effects is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.