FX : Effet de choc

Original title: F/X

1986
12
1h 49m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

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A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger.

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A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger.A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger.A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger.

Director
- Robert Mandel
Writers
- Robert T. Megginson
- Gregory Fleeman
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

24K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Robert Mandel
Writers
- Robert T. Megginson
- Gregory Fleeman
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Official Trailer

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Fx: You Were Followed!

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Fx: You Were Followed!

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Storyline

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Trivia
Special effects man John Stears claimed that he had been offered money by government agencies to simulate various things as depicted in the film.

Goofs
The car's condition when it is being deliberately smashed up.

Quotes
Rollie Tyler: [Mason grabs the Uzi Rollie has just set down] In this hand is the ammo for the gun. And this is Krazy Glue. A thousand and one uses. Now, a thousand and two.
[shoves him out the front door]

Crazy credits
Just at the start of the end credits, the camera flashes briefly through out-take type shots of the eight principal players (Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young, Mason Adams, Jerry Orbach, Martha Gehman, and Joe Grifasi). Each actor smiles out-of-character at the camera as though in appreciation to the audience of their performances.

Alternate versions
The Australian VHS and television version open with a different title logo. Instead of the domestic gray title card, it has the words F/X, in red on a black background. The letters then glow bright and fade out.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: The Clan of the Cave Bear/The Delta Force/Wildcats/F/X (1986)

Soundtracks
JUST AN ILLUSION
Performed by Imagination
Courtesy of Red Bus Records

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Featured review

7/10

Slick fun

"F/X: Murder by Illusion" is a well-written, intriguing film from the pens of Gregory Fleeman and Robert T. Megginson. Their sharp narrative constantly keeps you guessing throughout the 109 minute running time. Special effects (F/X) are always entertaining, as is the cast including Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy, who are always believable, in a clever, quick-witted movie.

Robert Mandell never lets anything get out of hand, which he very easily could have given the nature of the film. Original music by "Rocky" composer Bill Conti is also very effective. I am looking forward to seeing the sequel.

Wednesday, June 26, 1991 - Video