Common Side Effects
"Side Effects" tells the story of Marshall and Frances, former high school lab partners, who are trying to expose a conspiracy between large pharmaceutical companies and the federal government to suppress information about a rare fungus with the potential to cure all diseases in the world. The film uses a series of science fiction and thriller elements to keep the audience's interest, while also touching on current issues questioning the ethics of large pharmaceutical companies and the role of the government. The film's impressive dialogues and complex characters deeply involve the viewer in the story, while Marshall and Frances's bold and determined attitudes further enrich the viewer's experience.
The film was shot in various urban and natural locations. The main shooting locations include a large metropolis, a rural farm, and a wooded area.
