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Jennifer 8 (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Jennifer 8 (1992) movie poster

Jennifer 8 is a 1992 drama thriller starring Andy Garcia, Lance Henriksen and John Malkovich. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $11.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
36%
worldwide gross
$11.4M
Metascore
48
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Jennifer 8 (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 4m (124 min)
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jennifer 8 About?

The premise of Jennifer 8 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seeking solace in the quiet town of Eureka following personal tragedy, Detective John Berlin’s peace is shattered by the discovery of a severed hand. A series of disturbing murders leads him to Helena Robertson, a blind woman who may hold the key to the investigation. As Berlin explores the dark underbelly of Eureka, he must confront dangerous secrets and protect Helena from becoming the killer's next target while battling his own demons.

Jennifer 8 Themes & Keywords

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  • mysterious killer
  • investigation
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  • blind woman
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  • red herring
+38 more
  • janitor
  • death
  • violence
  • death of husband
  • divorcee
  • f word
  • female nudity
  • falling in love
  • telex
  • female star appears nude
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • police detective
  • murder investigation
  • united states of america
  • northern california
  • garbage dump
  • crime scene
  • landfill
  • dead body
  • newspaper reporter
  • eureka california
  • police chief
  • old friends
  • police investigation
  • unsolved murder
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  • trying to quit smoking
  • answering machine message
  • police station
  • witness interview
  • missing person
  • woman in a bath
  • nudity
  • teacher
  • dog carcass
  • .22 caliber bullet
  • officer down
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Cast & crew

Jennifer 8 Cast

Andy Garcia leads the cast, with Lance Henriksen and John Malkovich.

Ratings

Jennifer 8 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Jennifer 8 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

Jennifer 8 Plot Summary

What happens in Jennifer 8 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

John Berlin, portrayed by Andy Garcia, is a detective who relocates to a quaint town in Northern California seeking a fresh start after navigating challenges and disillusionment in his previous life as a law enforcement officer in Los Angeles. Upon joining the local police department, Berlin encounters skepticism from his fellow colleagues, yet finds himself ensnared in a perplexing investigation that pushes his investigative prowess and mental stability to their limits.

Full summary

The whole story of Jennifer 8, scene by scene

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Box office

Jennifer 8 Box Office

Jennifer 8 grossed $11.4 million worldwide.

1992 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.4M

US & Canada
$11.4M
Videos

Jennifer 8 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Jennifer 8.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jennifer 8?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Jennifer 8

19 cars on screen, including the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC C126 and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 19 cars
  • 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC C126 in Jennifer 8 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC C126 Main role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Jennifer 8 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1981 Datsun 280ZX in Jennifer 8 1981 Datsun 280ZX Minor role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Jennifer 8 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Jennifer 8 Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Gli occhi del delitto” and “Jennifer - det 8. offer?”.

Also known as
  • Gli occhi del delitto
  • Jennifer - det 8. offer?
  • 盲女凶杀案
  • Дженнифер 8
  • Jennifer 8 - A Próxima Vítima
  • Дженніфер вісім
  • Дженифър 8
  • 제니퍼 연쇄 살인 사건
  • Jennifer 8 : Est la prochaine
  • הקורבן השמיני, ჯენიფერი რვა
  • 盲女兇殺案
  • ชื่อนี้ถึงคราวตาย
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  • Jennifer Opt

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FAQ

Jennifer 8 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jennifer 8, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jennifer 8?

Jennifer 8 runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

When was Jennifer 8 released?

Jennifer 8 was released on November 6, 1992.

Who is in the cast of Jennifer 8?

Jennifer 8 stars Andy Garcia, Lance Henriksen and John Malkovich, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Jennifer 8 make at the box office?

Jennifer 8 grossed $11.4 million worldwide.

How is Jennifer 8 rated?

Jennifer 8 has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Jennifer 8 have a post-credit scene?

No. Jennifer 8 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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