
The Washington Post
This is one of those films where the mystery is much better than the solution.
Full reviewNicolas Cage leads this grisly crime mystery from director Joel Schumacher (The Lost Boys) and the writer of Se7en, playing a private eye hired to determine the authenticity of a supposed snuff film. Co-stars Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix (Joker).
This is one of those films where the mystery is much better than the solution.
Full reviewWhile watching this film, the star winces and cringes like someone who has never even seen Nicolas Cage strut through "Face/Off" or "Leaving Las Vegas" or "Wild at Heart" with worldly swagger.
Full reviewA dark, dank journey into the underworld of snuff films, undertaken by a private investigator who is appalled and changed by what he finds. It deals with the materials of violent exploitation films, but in a non-pornographic way; it would rather horrify than thrill.
Full review8MM is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Prime Video Store.
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