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Private detective Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage) lives a normal life with his wife (Catherine Keener) and young daughter, until he receives a startling new case. A widow named Mrs. Christian (Myra Carter) has found what appears to be a snuff film among her late husband's belongings, and she wants Welles to determine if the movie is real or fake. Welles heads to California, where a video store employee (Joaquin Phoenix) helps him infiltrate the dangerous and depraved world of illegal porn movies.
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Its sadistic violence is unappealing and is lacking in suspense and mystery.

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Andrew Sarris Observer 03/21/2019
Mr. Cage has become such a wet-eyed purveyor of moral anguish that he makes Mr. Pitt look calm, cool and collected. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 09/17/2008
I can't say I warmed to the results, but I was solidly held for the film's two hours. Go to Full Review Derek Elley Variety 07/22/2008
A movie that keeps jumping the gate and finally unravels all over the floor. Go to Full Review Stephanie Malone Morbidly Beautiful 10/01/2024
5/5
It's a daring, divisive thriller that may not appeal to all viewers thanks to its disturbing themes, but it remains a thought-provoking and intense thriller that has managed to maintain every bit of its devastating impact twenty-five years later. Go to Full Review Chris Alexander Alexander On Film 11/26/2020
I believe 8MM to be (Schumacher's) masterpiece and certainly, it's further evidence that Cage is one of the great dramatic screen presences when used properly and when dialing down his patented eccentricities Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/09/2020
3/10
Cage himself is rarely convincing in the part of a man in over his head; his dialogue is forced and his anger and rage are almost comical. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Howie B @Howie10 Jan 27 A film neither Cage or Phoenix could be truly proud of. Both gave very ordinary performances by their own standards. The story delved into a world of extreme pornography which seemed at first very unrealistic, but did end up seemingly plausible. The righteous retribution venture however did not. Not a film for the faint hearted or those seeking a ‘just’ ending. See more Noneof Y. @wbeidb3jdis9618 Nov 26 This movie was nothing more than an attempt to destroy people's lives enough to lay the foundation for criminals took take advantage of like Prince Yahshua See more G R Sep 23 7/10 putting stars a bit higher because of jegative reviews. See more Noah Sep 9 Vi duas vezes o filme, acredito que ele tem uma ótima proposta, talvez tivesse que ser maior para que a trama fosse desenvolvida, alguns diálogos deixam a desejar, mas de modo geral prende você na tela, você realmente quer saber o que vai acontecer. See more matti k Aug 7 Excellent thriller! No gaps in the plot, no ”divine intervention” in the screenplay - good 90’s noir film this is!! The screenplay goes to the length that exceeds the viewers expectations. Cage is at his bests. Compared to ’Seven’ this was more realistic bearing in mind what the darkside of the webb is producing for the sick human minds in the horrorfying reality. I dont understand the critique about some excessive violence even in the standards of the time of making this film. Worth watching. Directing, acting, filming, lighting, everything in order for well earned four stars. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 27 Failure in 2 hours and 3 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $36,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Joel Schumacher

Director

Nicolas Cage

Tom Welles

Joaquin Phoenix

Max California

James Gandolfini

Eddie Poole

Peter Stormare

Dino Velvet

Anthony Heald

Daniel Longdale

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Movie Info

Synopsis Private detective Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage) lives a normal life with his wife (Catherine Keener) and young daughter, until he receives a startling new case. A widow named Mrs. Christian (Myra Carter) has found what appears to be a snuff film among her late husband's belongings, and she wants Welles to determine if the movie is real or fake. Welles heads to California, where a video store employee (Joaquin Phoenix) helps him infiltrate the dangerous and depraved world of illegal porn movies.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Producer
Judy Hofflund, Gavin Polone, Joel Schumacher
Screenwriter
Andrew Kevin Walker
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Columbia Pictures, United Artists
Production Co
Hofflund/Polone, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 21, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$36.3M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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