
8MM
You can't prepare for where the truth will take you.
Directed by Joel Schumacher
Produced by Global Medien KG, Hofflund/Polone
A grim descent into the criminal underworld of pornography and snuff films, where obsessive investigation corrodes a man's moral center and family bonds.
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.
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Questions people ask
Is 8MM scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Does 8MM end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is 8MM sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is 8MM violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is 8MM easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like 8MM
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 8MM
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 8MM, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 8MM, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 8MM, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































