Side Effect (2008)

Movie ★ 6.4 13 min

Lauren is an overachieving teenage babysitter for the Allens, who leave her in charge of their adorable young children, while they head out for some much-needed alone time. Unbeknownst to them, Lauren, overworked and overstressed, is getting a little extra help from a new prescription medication. The meds come on strong, twisting Lauren's appearance and causing an icy change in her demeanor, but the powerful medication also helps her get all of her duties done in a quick and efficient manner. Everything seems normal until Mr. and Mrs. Allen return home to discover the horrifying result of Lauren's brutal efficiency. Side Effect is a blood-curdling tale of science gone wrong in a pill-popping culture where the cure is more deadly than the disease.

Liz Adams Director Liz Adams Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 6, 2008
Runtime
13 min
IMDb
tt1215917
Language

Cast

Suzy Cote Mrs. Allen Mat Lageman Zach Jonathan Nail Mr. Allen Virginia Newcomb Virginia Newcomb Lauren Daniel Zykov Bailey

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Frequently asked questions

What is Side Effect about?
Lauren is an overachieving teenage babysitter for the Allens, who leave her in charge of their adorable young children, while they head out for some much-needed alone time. Unbeknownst to them, Lauren, overworked and overstressed, is getting a little extra help from a new prescription medication. The meds come on strong, twisting Lauren's appearance and causing an icy change in her demeanor, but the powerful medication also helps her get all of her duties done in a quick and efficient manner. Everything seems normal until Mr. and Mrs. Allen return home to discover the horrifying result of Lauren's brutal efficiency. Side Effect is a blood-curdling tale of science gone wrong in a pill-popping culture where the cure is more deadly than the disease.
Who directed Side Effect?
Side Effect was directed by Liz Adams.
Who stars in Side Effect?
Side Effect stars Suzy Cote, Mat Lageman, Jonathan Nail, Virginia Newcomb.
When was Side Effect released?
Side Effect is a 2008 film.
Where can I watch Side Effect?
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