Watch Special Effects: Anything Can Happen

Special Effects: Anything Can Happen is a 1996 crime-comedy movie directed by Larry Cohen and starring John Lithgow, Jean Bolte and Carl N. Frederick. The film revolves around a movie special effects expert, Ray (Lithgow), who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when a young actress on a film he is working on is found dead. The movie starts with Ray on the set of a movie working on creating special effects for an action sequence. After the shoot is over, he receives a call from a young actress, Lori (Bolte), who wants him to make some special effects for her audition tape. Ray agrees to help her and they become close friends. When Lori is found dead in her apartment, Ray becomes the prime suspect in her murder.

As the police investigate the case, Ray tries to clear his name by conducting his own investigation. He discovers that Lori had a side gig as a call girl, and was involved with some questionable characters. While he delves deeper into Lori's past, he is also tasked with completing the special effects for the movie, which is set to premiere soon.

As Ray gets closer to uncovering the truth, he discovers that there is more to the murder than meets the eye. He must use his skills as a special effects expert to outsmart the real killer and clear his name.

John Lithgow gives an excellent performance as Ray, a man who is at once humorous and endearing, but also vulnerable and guilty until proven innocent. He brings a certain charm to the character that makes it easy to root for him. Jean Bolte and Carl N. Frederick also deliver noteworthy performances as Lori and Detective Zocki, respectively.

One of the highlights of the movie is the use of practical special effects. Larry Cohen, who is known for his low-budget horror films, uses his special effects expertise to elevate the movie's action sequences. The scenes where Ray is working on creating special effects are particularly interesting, as we get to see how some of the practical effects are created.

The soundtrack, composed by Joel Goldsmith, adds to the overall feel of the movie, creating a sense of tension and excitement in the action sequences.

Overall, Special Effects: Anything Can Happen is a fun and entertaining movie that successfully blends crime and comedy. The performances, especially Lithgow's, are top-notch, and the practical special effects add to the movie's overall appeal. The plot is engaging and keeps you guessing until the end, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of the genre.