Effects (1980)

Synopsis: This long-lost cult classic by Dusty Nelson follows ambitious cinematographer Dominic (Joe Pilato, DAY OF THE DEAD) to an isolated mountain location shoot that might cost him not only his career... This long-lost cult classic by Dusty Nelson follows ambitious cinematographer Dominic (Joe Pilato, DAY OF THE DEAD) to an isolated mountain location shoot that might cost him not only his career but his life. The director, Lacey Bickel (John Harrison), is working on a horror film that stands to become his legacy. As the scenes become ever more horrific, it becomes ever clearer that the director is a bit unbalanced. He feeds his crew a steady diet of cocaine and alcohol, and keeps a rigorous shooting schedule that extends to all hours of the night. When he shows the guys an old black-and-white movie that just might be a snuff film, Dominic gains an inkling of the director's true intentions, realizing that the project they are making is quite different from the one they all signed on for. The eerie, atmospheric film boasts special effects by the legendary Tom Savini (DAWN OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW), and was produced by John Harrison (TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE, FRANK HERBERT'S DUNE). [More]

Starring: Susan Chapek, Joseph Pilato, Bernard McKenna

Starring: Susan Chapek, Joseph Pilato, Bernard McKenna

Director: Dusty Nelson, John Harrison

Director: Dusty Nelson, John Harrison

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