Jennifer Eight (1992)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Bruce Robinson

Writer (WGA):

Bruce Robinson (written by)

Release Date:

6 November 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Thriller | Mystery

Tagline:

On the trail of a serial killer, Detective John Berlin has no clues. No suspects. And no alibi.

Plot:

A big city cop from LA moves to a small town police force and immediately finds himself investigating a murder...

Plot Keywords:

Serial Killer | Murder | Police | Blind Woman | Framed For Murder

Awards:

5 wins

Cast

Andy Garcia	...	Sgt. John Berlin
Lance Henriksen	...	Sgt. Freddy Ross
Uma Thurman	...	Helena Robertson
Graham Beckel	...	John Taylor
Kathy Baker	...	Margie Ross
Kevin Conway	...	Chief Citrine
John Malkovich	...	Agent St. Anne
Perry Lang	...	Travis
Nicholas Love	...	Bisley
Michael O'Neill	...	Angelo Serato
Paul Bates	...	Venables
Bob Gunton	...	Goodridge
Lenny von Dohlen	...	Blattis
Bryan Larkin	...	Bobby Rose
Debbon Ayer	...	Amanda

Also Known As:

Jennifer 8 (USA) (video box title)

Runtime:

124 min | Argentina:125 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Australia:M | Singapore:NC-16 | Canada:R (Ontario) | Portugal:M/12 | Germany:16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Eureka, California, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

Bruce Robinson wrote the script for the sole purpose of actually getting a formula commercial film made so he might have the leverage to make other projects. The film's box office failure prevented that.

Goofs:

Continuity: The wounds over Berlin's right eye are suddenly over his left eye when he is watching the store in Oakland from his car.

Quotes:

Agent St. Anne: You don't know if Tuesdays come in twos or happening once a week.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Jennifer Ate (1994) (V)

Soundtrack:

Two Lovers

Okay, But Nothing Special

With Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman and John Malkovich all playing intriguing characters, this should have been better than it was. It was okay, but nothing special. Had the main character, "Sgt. John Berlin," (Garcia) been more likable to me, perhaps I would have rated it higher. He was just too excitable and profane in parts, yet remarkably composed when grilled by Malkovich's character near the end. Malkovich played "Agent St. Anne," an annoying, nasty investigative cop who you hate. His acting is usually so good that you have no trouble believing his roles.

Overall, this thriller is fine for one look, meaning more of a rental than a purchase. Note: That is not Thurman nude in the bathtub, but a stand-in. That kind of sums up the film, too - okay, but not the real thing.