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Special Effects

8.019781h 35mMovieDramaTV Movie

A horror film director, now forgotten, invites a young author who wrote the screenplay for a film, “Effetti speciali”. As long as he is remembered, the director is willing to do anything.

DirectorGianni Amelio

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Cast · Directed by Gianni Amelio

ARAldo Reggiani
Aldo Reggiani
Luca
JQJosé Quaglio
José Quaglio
Boris Delvaux
OKOlga Karlatos
Olga Karlatos
Marta
JHJacques Herlin
Jacques Herlin
Max
AG
Angela Goodwin
Governess

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Special Effects — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Special Effects?

Special Effects isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Special Effects on Netflix?

No, Special Effects is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for Special Effects?

Special Effects hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.