Jennifer 8 (Jennifer Eight) (1992)

35% of critics liked it
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Stressed out LA detective John Berlin gets too near the edge following the destruction of his marriage and decides to leave the violence an un-ending hub-bub of the big city and take a job in the supposedly quiet northern tow of Eureka. Unfortunately, he isn't there long before he finds himself… More Stressed out LA detective John Berlin gets too near the edge following the destruction of his marriage and decides to leave the violence an un-ending hub-bub of the big city and take a job in the supposedly quiet northern tow of Eureka. Unfortunately, he isn't there long before he finds himself obsessed with pursuing a serial killer with a thing for blind young women. The case isn't new and Berlin's old-time buddy, Freddy Ross and his boys have spent the last six months investigating a string of seven murders. They have dubbed the case "Jennifer 8" because Berlin is positive that he knows the identity of the next victim. She is beautiful blind student Helena Robertson, the roommate of the latest victim. As he steps up his investigation, Berlin finds himself falling for Helena. Meanwhile, he has become so obsessed with finding the killer that pal Ross begins worrying that Berlin is having a breakdown and so goes with him on a late night surveillance of Helena's school. A tragedy ensues leaving Berlin to not only go it alone, but also to clear his own name. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 2 hr. 7 min.
Directed By: Bruce Robinson
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Drama

In Theaters: Nov 6, 1992 Wide
On DVD: Apr 11, 2000
Studio: Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Conrad Hall's distinguished cinematography, that captures the luminous beauty of Uma Thurman and her surroundings, can elevate this thriller only up to a point
Fred Topel, About.com
Below average mystery. Slow and uninvolving. Thurman nude scene is body double.
James Rocchi, Netflix
Moody thriller is spooky fun, but not much more.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Bruce Robinson's Hollywood debut is much better than generally thought

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Lady D

The trailer for this looked promising with a different angle on the serial killer genre, but I have to say, was bored through a lot of this film I think it was too heavily focussed on the relationship between the two main characters, rather than what could have been an amazing and… More
The trailer for this looked promising with a different angle on the serial killer genre, but I have to say, was bored through a lot of this film I think it was too heavily focussed on the relationship between the two main characters, rather than what could have been an amazing and scary plot
Dean M

An intelligent, well-made thriller with oodles of atmosphere.
Doctor S

<i>"Sir, I think I've found something horrible!"</i> Deliberate, rather well plotted detective curio that is long in development yet short on visceral thrills. I guess we don't see this kind of mystery in multiplexes anymore because of the… More
<i>"Sir, I think I've found something horrible!"</i> Deliberate, rather well plotted detective curio that is long in development yet short on visceral thrills. I guess we don't see this kind of mystery in multiplexes anymore because of the proliferation of cop shows on TV that tell this kind of story. Some fine acting from Lance Henriksen and Andy Garcia who are strangely cast as brothers, with Garcia amusingly letting his natural Cuban accent slip out when his temper rises. John Malkovich is great in a small but crucial role as interrogator, and don't forget about blind girl Uma! I appreciated that the expected romance between cop & target was allowed to develop so that it made some sense and that the police department behaves in a very logical, methodical way. The killer's motive is not very convincing, but their identity at least is not merely chosen for shock value. A pretty good movie that mostly holds up through the end, I'll take it over any 3 episodes of C.S.I.
Leo L

Great movie.

Cast

            Andy Garcia as John Berlin

            Uma Thurman as Helena Robertson

            Lance Henriksen as Freddy Ross

            Kathy Baker as Margie Ross

            Graham Beckel as John Taylor

            Kevin Conway as Citrine

            John Malkovich as St. Anne

            Perry Lang as Travis

            Nicholas Love as Bisley

            Michael O'Neill as Serato

            Paul Bates as Venables

            Lenny von Dohlen as Blattis

            Debbon Ayer as Amanda

            Frank Birney as Expert

            Ken Camroux as Pathologist

            Joe Drago as St. Anne's Assistant

            Charles "Mark" Eaton as Airplane Pilot

            Thomas J. Hageboeck as Max

            Jeffrey Josephson as Popeye

            Eddie Korbich as Myopic Janitor

            Brian Larkin as Bobby Rose

            Jaylene Hamilton Larose as Woman Reporter

            Stephen Piemonte II as Trimble

            Jonas Quastel as Lab Technician

            Carol Jeanne Schneider as Ann

            Deborah Spector as Emerson

            Mike Winlaw as Male Reporter

            Billy Hopkins
            
            Suzanne Smith
            
            Bob Gunton as Goodridge
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Jennifer 8 (Jennifer Eight) (1992)

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Lady D

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