Special Effects (1984)
English thriller film directed by Larry Cohen
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m 93 min
- Released
- 16 November 1984
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Special Effects has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 16 November 1984. It is directed by Larry Cohen and stars Zoë Lund.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Cast
- Zoë Lund
- Written by
- Larry Cohen
- Distribution
- New Line Cinema
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Washington, D.C.
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 November 1984
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Special Effects?
Special Effects has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes, or 93 min.
When did Special Effects release?
Special Effects released on 16 November 1984.
Who directed Special Effects?
Special Effects is directed by Larry Cohen.
What is Special Effects rated in the US?
Special Effects is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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