Jennifer Eight

Jennifer Eight

Is anyone there?

Directed by Bruce Robinson

Produced by Paramount Pictures

1992124 min6.1 / 10

A procedural thriller about a cop's race to prove a serial killer exists while developing feelings for a blind witness, balancing investigation with interpersonal tension.

John Berlin, a big-city cop from LA moves to a small-town police force and immediately finds himself investigating a murder. Using theories rejected by his colleagues, Berlin meets a young blind woman named Helena, whom he is attracted to. Meanwhile, a serial killer is on the loose—and only John knows it.

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  • Is Jennifer Eight scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Jennifer Eight violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.

  • Is Jennifer Eight easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Jennifer Eight end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Jennifer Eight sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love25

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