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Special Effects (1984)

1984 · Larry Cohen · 106 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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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.

A 1984 title built around Drama, Extreme violence and Suspense. Directed by Larry Cohen.

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Spanish: Efectos especiales
German: Hollywood Kills
Portuguese: Especiais Efeitos
Chinese: 驚心特效
Korean: 애욕의 테라스

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