Effects (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Effects is a thriller and horror film directed by Dusty Nelson, running about 84 minutes. “Making movies can be MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Some crew members of a company shooting a horror film begin to suspect that the "killings" in the movie are real, and that they are actually making a "snuff" film.
Who’s in it. Effects stars Joseph Pilato as Dominic, Susan Chapek as Celeste, John Harrison as Lacey Bickel and Bernard McKenna as Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Effects has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix and Chilling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Effects page.
If you liked it. Fans of Effects tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Effects (1979)?
- In US, Effects is available to stream on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Effects worth watching?
- Effects holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Effects?
- Effects stars Joseph Pilato, Susan Chapek, John Harrison, Bernard McKenna and Debra Gordon.
- When was Effects released?
- Effects was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.