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MOVIE

Special Effects

TMDb4.8IMDbView on IMDb ↗1984-11-16· 106 min
DramaHorrorThriller

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.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Special Effects” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.

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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 20 Sept 2026.

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