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Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman, Lance Henriksen, Kathy Baker, Graham Beckel ... see more see more... , Kevin Conway , John Malkovich , Perry Lang , Nicholas Love , Michael O'Neill , Paul Bates , Lenny von Dohlen , Debbon Ayer , Frank Birney , Ken Camroux , Joe Drago , Charles "Mark" Eaton , Thomas J. Hageboeck , Jeffrey Josephson , Eddie Korbich , Brian Larkin , Jaylene Hamilton Larose , Stephen Piemonte II , Jonas Quastel , Carol Jeanne Schneider , Deborah Spector , Mike Winlaw , Billy Hopkins , Suzanne Smith , Bob Gunton

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 supp... read more read more...osedly 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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R, 2 hr. 7 min.

Directed by: Bruce Robinson

Release Date: November 6, 1992

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DVD Release Date: April 11, 2000

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  • 76Majikat
    May 1, 2007
    76Majikat
    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 a... read morend scary plot
  • deano
    October 23, 2006
    deano
    An intelligent, well-made thriller with oodles of atmosphere.
  • DrStrangeblog
    May 29, 2011
    DrStrangeblog
    "Sir, I think I've found something horrible!"

    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 ... read moretell 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.
  • ileo
    December 28, 2007
    ileo
    Great movie.
  • BlueHornet
    April 24, 2011
    BlueHornet
    Not a bad cop thriller. One definitely worth watching and waiting for the ending. I thought Uma Thurman did an excellent job pulling off a blind girl. Andy Garcia's acting seemed a bit dry and emotionless. It's enough to be noticeable, yet not bad enough to ruin the whole movi... read moree. Without giving anything, I did especially like how the murderer was served justice in the end. Added to our "must buy" list for our DVD collection.
  • JaredsBaby
    June 4, 2008
    JaredsBaby
    I think Andy Garcia is a sexy man, but sometimes his acting leaves me dry.....the story could have used some more work, at some points it didn't jell
  • movietiffany
    December 16, 2007
    movietiffany
    This was not a bad movie. I think it would have been better if it wasn't so long and the mystery that was going on didn't keep you on your toes, beacuse you could see it coming from a mile away. But the acting was good so theres always that.
  • mikeboas
    July 2, 2007
    mikeboas
    Better than average thriller. Uma Thurman plays blind extremely well and Lance Henriksen is great in a supporting role.
  • TinaMalfoy
    May 12, 2007
    TinaMalfoy
    I really like this movie. It has me wanting to know who the hell done it all the way tell the end...lol...I would really love to own this film.
  • omikan27
    December 30, 2006
    omikan27
    After watching this, I wished I was blind. Then I wouldn't have noticed so many plot tatters and inconsistencies. But then I wouldn't have gotten to see Uma Thurman in a bathtub, either.

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Emanuel Levy
November 9, 2006
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 Full Review

Fred Topel
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com

Below average mystery. Slow and uninvolving. Thurman nude scene is body double.

James Rocchi
November 7, 2002
James Rocchi, Netflix

Moody thriller is spooky fun, but not much more. Full Review

Ken Hanke
July 30, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Bruce Robinson's Hollywood debut is much better than generally thought

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Todd McCarthy
August 10, 2011
Todd McCarthy, Variety

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Janet Maslin
August 30, 2004
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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