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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

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

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Which OTT platform streams Special Effects?

Special Effects is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Special Effects on Netflix?

No, Special Effects is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Special Effects on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Special Effects is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Special Effects for free?

Special Effects is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.