After Effect (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5.3

After Effect poster

Released in 2012, After Effect is an action, thriller and horror film directed by David McElroy, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. College students sign up for what seems a simple paid research study, they soon realize their lives are in danger. Unfortunately they've unknowingly volunteered their bodies as human collateral in an ongoing U.S. Military experiment.

Who’s in it. After Effect stars Kirk Anderson as Dr. Detrick, Daniel Baldwin as Senator Davis, Michael Chinn as Sgt. Johnson and Will Clinger as Video Engineer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, After Effect has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 After Effect page.

If you liked it. Fans of After Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch After Effect (2012)?
In US, After Effect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 After Effect worth watching?
After Effect holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in After Effect?
After Effect stars Kirk Anderson, Daniel Baldwin, Michael Chinn, Will Clinger and Kristina Cole.
When was After Effect released?
After Effect was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.